Aston Villa hosted Paris Saint-Germain in the second leg of the Champions League quarter-final, facing a 3-1 deficit from the first leg. The match took place on April 15, 2025, at Villa Park, with questions surrounding PSG's ability to maintain their lead in the competition.

Aston Villa's Champions League quarter-final second leg against Paris Saint-Germain saw them trailing 3-1 from the first encounter. The game ended with Aston Villa (agg 2-5). Key moments included goals by Hakimi (11'), Nuno Mendes (27'), and an own goal by Pacho (34').

Discussions have emerged regarding Unai Emery's tactical approach, potentially featuring Marcus Rashford and Ollie Watkins as a striker duo. Emery aims to optimize the attack, balancing Premier League's profit and sustainability rules.

The Athletic's Jacob Tan reported Emery's intentions, sparking debate on Aston Villa's lineup and summer transfer strategies.

PSG's history in the Champions League knockout stages is under scrutiny. Playmakerstats analysis reveals that PSG have led in nine Champions League knockout games during the 'QSI era', being eliminated in four of those instances, suggesting a historical weakness amplified by high expectations. The team will need to overcome their reputation to advance further in the competition, or coach Emery needs to come up with new creative strategies to push through.