Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) secured their spot in the UEFA Champions League semifinals with a 5-4 aggregate victory over Aston Villa, despite a 3-2 defeat in the second leg at Villa Park on April 15, 2025.
Match Summary
- 11′: Achraf Hakimi opened the scoring for PSG, capitalizing on a loose ball after Emiliano Martínez’s attempted clearance.
- 27′: Nuno Mendes doubled PSG’s lead with a precise finish following a swift counter-attack.
- 34′: Youri Tielemans pulled one back for Aston Villa with a deflected shot from outside the box.
- 55′: John McGinn leveled the match with a powerful strike from distance.
- 57′: Ezri Konsa gave Villa the lead, finishing off a well-orchestrated move involving Marcus Rashford.
Despite Villa’s valiant effort, PSG’s goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma made several crucial saves to maintain the aggregate lead, ensuring PSG’s progression to the semifinals.
Key Statistics
- Aggregate Score: PSG 5, Aston Villa 4
- Shots on Target: Aston Villa 9, PSG 6
- Possession: Aston Villa 52%, PSG 48%
Next Fixture
PSG will face the winner of the Arsenal vs. Real Madrid quarterfinal in the semifinals, with dates and venues to be confirmed by UEFA.
