- The Aston Villa versus PSG Champions League quarter-final match will start at 10 pm EAT on Monday at Villa Park.
- PSG head to Tuesday’s Champions League clash with a 3-1 first leg win over Aston Villa.
- The aggregate winner of the Aston Villa versus PSG Champions League quarter-final fixture will face either Real Madrid or Arsenal in the semi-final.
The stage is set for a decisive Champions League quarter-final clash pitting Aston Villa against PSG at the Villa Park on Tuesday night.
The Aston Villa versus PSG encounter promises to be an epic one since both sides will do everything possible to proceed to the Champions League semifinal.
Aston Villa, who are aiming to qualify for the Champions League semifinal for the first time in this century, are expected to attack the visitors from the first whistle.
However, PSG will not give them any breathtaking space as they are a few steps away from breaking the Champions League curse and lifting the coveted European title for the first time in their history.
PSG travel to Villa Park with a 3-1 first leg victory and high hopes of silencing their English opponent.
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The Luis Enrique coached charges scored their goals through Nuno Mendes, Désiré Doué and the magnificent Khvicha Kvaratskhelia in the epic game that was played last Wednesday while Aston Villa’s goal came courtesy of Morgan Rogers.
Although PSG have improved their Champions League away record in recent months, they are expected to have a difficult time breaking down the Aston Villa side that is enjoying an excellent unbeaten home run.
Can PSG shake off their Champions League quarter-final curse, or will Ollie Watkins help Aston Villa to engineer a second leg comeback?
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Here are the key details you need to know ahead of the match.
What time does Aston Villa vs PSG start?
The Aston Villa versus PSG Champions League quarter-final second leg match will start at 10 pm EAT/ 8 pm BST on Tuesday at the Villa Park.
Aston Villa vs PSG Team News & Predicted Lineups
Aston Villa and PSG do not have any serious injury concerns ahead of Tuesday’s showdown.
The only player who is likely to be unavailable for the hosts is Leon Bailey, who is still recovering from an injury.
On the other hand, PSG are expected to welcome back their captain Marquinhos, who was ruled out of the first leg tie because of a yellow card accumulation.
Enrique vs Emery tactical breakdown ahead of Aston vs PSG clash
Aston Villa head coach Unai Emery is expected to field an attacking lineup that has the likes of Rogers, Watkins and Marcus Rashford.
Unlike Emery, his PSG counterpart Enrique will try to punish Aston Villa using counter attacks since he has a healthy 3-1 lead.
Players to watch in the Aston Villa vs PSG Champions League tie
The players to watch in the Aston Villa side are Watkins, Rogers and the electric Marcus Rashford.
Watkins will have a point to prove on Tuesday while Rogers’ and Rashford’s pace is likely to cause a lot of problems to PSG’s backline.
Meanwhile, teenager sensation Doue and Ousmane Dembele are the stars to look out for in the PSG squad due to their trickery and eye for goal.
Aston Villa vs PSG head to head record and recent form
Aston Villa vs PSG head-to-head record in all competitions
Aston Villa and PSG have played each other once in all competitions in recent years with the French side winning that tie which was placed on Wednesday last week.
Aston Villa: 0
Draw: 0
PSG: 1
Aston Villa vs PSG recent form in all competitions
In terms of their recent forms, PSG have picked up wins in their five recent matches in all competitions.
On the other hand, Aston Villa has suffered a single defeat in a similar number of matches.
Aston Villa: WWWLW
PSG: WWWWW
Aston Villa vs PSG Prediction: Who is likely to advance?
Although PSG have a 3-1 first leg lead, Aston Villa are expected to give them a difficult time on Tuesday because of their brilliant home run.
Aston Villa have played many games at Villa Park this season without losing particularly in the Champions League.
Nonetheless, PSG are likely to withstand the pressure and proceed to the next round of the Champions League where they will meet either Real Madrid or Arsenal.
The final thoughts on the Aston Villa versus PSG Champions League quarter-final tie is that both sides are likely to concede with the visitors having a higher chance of progressing in the end.