PSG Dominate Aston Villa 3-1 in UCL Quarter-Final First Leg

Paris Saint-Germain proved their superiority with a convincing 3-1 win over Aston Villa in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final at Parc des Princes.

Despite an early scare when Morgan Rogers gave Villa the lead in the 35th minute, PSG hit back quickly through a spectacular strike from Désiré Doué just four minutes later. The momentum shifted in PSG’s favor as Khvicha Kvaratskhelia dazzled with a solo goal in the 49th minute. Nuno Mendes capped off the night with a third goal during stoppage time, giving the hosts a strong lead ahead of the return leg.

Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez faced boos from the home crowd, likely in response to his comments referencing Argentina’s 2022 World Cup triumph over France.

Villa struggled defensively — particularly on the right flank, where Matty Cash and Axel Disasi failed to contain Kvaratskhelia’s relentless attacks. Marcus Rashford had a quiet evening, recording only 29 touches before being subbed off in the 79th minute.

With the second leg scheduled at Villa Park, Unai Emery’s men will need a minimum two-goal win to keep their Champions League dreams alive.