Aston Villa – Paris Saint-Germain: Goosebumps In An Orthodox Champions League’s Night (3-2)

Aston Villa's supporters brought an almighty roar, sending belief to Unai Emery's team that a Remontada is possible against Paris Saint-Germain. An intense start went down the drain after Luis Enrique's side caught the Villains on transition. The Parisians were dazed in the second half. However, Donnarumma pulled off a legendary shot-stopping performance to make his team advance to the Champions League semi-final.

Tactical analysis and match report by Achraf Lamdarhri.

Luis Enrique coached Paris Saint-Germain to be one of the most entertaining sides in Europe in less than two seasons. On the other side, Unai Emery brought Aston Villa back to the most prestigious stages in Europe.

Flair, fluidity, and expression of freedom within a positional mold put the Parisians on the road to winning the Ligue 1 with a clean balance. Not only that, but Luis Enrique coached Paris Saint-Germain into one of the most aggressive pressing sides in Europe. Ending the first leg against Aston Villa with nine final third regains is a prime example of their intense press. Yet, they still don't attain the final product.

After decades of absence, Aston Villa achieved the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal. In fact, it is deemed a great feat for the Villains and assures the fans that the team and the project, led by Unai Emery, are in safe hands, and the future is bright should the work on and off the pitch maintain an ascending curve.

Unai Emery started the game with Matty . . .