Preview: Paris Saint-Germain vs Aston Villa – Prediction, Team News, Line-ups

Champions League action will continue on Wednesday, as Paris Saint-Germain take on Aston Villa in the quarter-final first-leg at Parc des Princes.

The French champions outclassed Liverpool on penalties in the last-16, while Unai Emery’s side put six past Club Brugge over two legs to reach the final eight of the competition.

Match Preview

PSG have had an excellent season under Luis Enrique. They wrapped up another Ligue 1 title with six games to spare following a 1-0 home success against Angers on Saturday.

Both teams failed to break the deadlock in the first-half, but Desire Doue decided the fate of the contest by coolly volleying the ball into the back of the net.

Enrique’s men now turn their attention to the Champions League, where they knocked out Arne Slot’s Liverpool in the last-16.

PSG lost the first leg 1-0 despite dominating the contest at Parc des Princes. But they made a brilliant comeback on Merseyside, levelling the scores through Ousmane Dembele before winning the penalty shootout 4-1 at Anfield.

The Ligue 1 giants now meet Aston Villa who have been completely transformed by their former manager Unai Emery. The Spanish boss led the English club back into the Champions League for the first time in four decades.

The Lions are doing well in the Premier League this campaign, while an FA Cup trophy is also a realistic aim for them.

They stormed into the European Cup final eight after thrashing Club Brugge 6-1 on aggregate.

Villa came away with a 3-1 success from Bruges following a late collapse from Nicky Hayen’s side before sealing a emphatic 3-0 win at Villa Park.

Team News

PSG will be without Lee Kang-in for Wednesday’s clash as he is currently sidelined by injury. The hosts will also be missing their captain Marquinhos who must serve a suspension due to yellow card accumulation.

Aston Villa news is more positive for their supporters, as Emery has an almost full squad to choose from. Ross Barkley will certain miss due to fitness issues, but all the other key players will be available for selection.

Paris Saint-Germain vs Aston Villa potential line-ups

Paris Saint-Germain: Donnarumma; Hakimi, Beraldo, Pacho, Mendes; Neves, Vitinha, Ruiz; Kvaratskhelia, Dembele, Barcola

Aston Villa: Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Mings, Digne; Kamara, Tielemans; McGinn, Asensio, Rogers; Rashford

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Paris Saint-Germain vs Aston Villa prediction

PSG’s performances have been excellent this campaign. Their confidence will likely be very high after impressive comeback in the last-16 against Liverpool.

We don’t see them losing at home to Aston Villa, but a one-sided contest also looks unlikely given the quality Emery’s side boast.

Paris Saint-Germain 2-1 Aston Villa