Paris Saint-Germain confirmed his qualification for the semi-finals of the Champions League by imposing himself against Aston Villa on the cumulative score of 5-4, after a haunting return match played on the English lawn. Following a convincing victory at Parc des Princes during the Aller match (3-1), the club of the capital was expected as the great favourite for this encounter. However, the exceptional enthusiasm of the fans of Villa Park, galvanizing their team, almost upset the prognosis, with the Villans winning a 3-2 victory. This meeting highlighted the tenacity and quality of the English team, although not enough to reverse the outcome of the double confrontation.

The English press, while regretting the elimination of Aston Villa, praised the performance of Paris Saint-Germain and stressed the resilience of its players, notably thanks to the decisive saves of Gianluigi Donnarumma in the second period. The newspaper The Telegraph recalled a “Paris curse” while congratulating the Italian goaltender, while The Guardian ironized the fate of the Villans coach, Unai Emery, whose past at PSG was marked by a spectacular defeat against FC Barcelona. The incident concerning the broadcast of the wrong anthem of the Europa League at the time of entry of the players was also mentioned, bearing witness to an evening rich in events.

Finally, Birmingham Mail highlighted the quality of the Parisian workforce and the exceptional atmosphere created by Aston Villa fans, illustrating the memorable character of this European confrontation. The Paris Saint-Germain, now qualified for the semifinals, is preparing to face Arsenal or Real Madrid, nourishing the hope of winning the first Champions League in its history and transcending the challenges that have arisen so far.