Paris Saint-Germain was on Aston Villa’s field for the return game of the quarter finals of the Champions League, a crucial event despite the advance that the Parisians had made in the round-trip game. The electric atmosphere of Villa Park, far from being intimidating for the Villans, contributed to a thrilling encounter where the local team managed to reverse the outcome, finally imposing themselves on the score of 3 to 2. This victory, although not enough to qualify Aston Villa, testified to the determination and talent of the players against a European stature team.

Despite the elimination of the competition, Aston Villa coach Unai Emery expressed his pride and optimism about the performance of his team. He stressed the importance of the state of mind and constant improvement displayed by his players, preferring to highlight the positive aspects of this memorable encounter. The Spanish technician insisted on the progress of the team and how she surpassed herself to compete with Paris Saint-Germain, demonstrating an undeniable commitment to the club’s development.

Aware of the challenges that still await Aston Villa, Unai Emery posted a forward-looking perspective, prioritizing the return to the Champions League via the Premier League. He also mentioned the ambition to win the FA Cup, stressing the team’s willingness to conclude the season on a positive note and to project itself towards new European successes. The coach firmly stated that the goal is to find Europe and hopefully the Champions League for the next six games.