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PSG's Thrilling Escape against Aston Villa in Champions League Semi-final Clash

By Scores.wiki Staff · March 25, 2026 at 09:37 PM ET

Paris Saint-Germain advanced to the Champions League semi-finals by narrowly defeating Aston Villa 5-4 on aggregate, despite a 3-2 loss in the second leg match. The French team had a strong start with goals from Achraf Hakimi and Nuno Mendes but faced a challenging comeback from Villa, who scored two quick goals early in the second half.

PSG's goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma played a crucial role in fending off Villa's attacks and preventing a potential collapse similar to past Champions League experiences. Although Villa displayed resilience and scored key goals, PSG ultimately held on to secure their spot in the semi-finals. PSG now look ahead to potentially facing Arsenal in the next round as they continue their quest for their first Champions League title.