PSG 3-1 Aston Villa (Apr 9, 2025) Game Analysis
Paris Saint-Germain were made to sweat to secure a 3-1 win over Aston Villa in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal, coming from behind after a shock opener from the visitors on Wednesday.
Morgan Rogers stunned the home crowd by putting Unai Emery’s side ahead in the first half but PSG swiftly turned the tide as teenager Desire Doue, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Nuno Mendes struck to give the newly crowned Ligue 1 champions a well-deserved victory.
PSG’s dominance on the ball was evident as they dictated the tempo with a blend of composed possession, technical precision and their trademark high pressing.
Villa, whose seven-game winning streak in all competitions came to an end, will need to show more in the return leg next Tuesday.
