Match report
Aston Villa Stuns Paris Saint Germain 3-2 in UEFA Champions League Clash
Aston Villa
3–2
FT
Paris Saint Germain
Apr 15, 2025
Aston Villa staged a remarkable comeback, overcoming an early deficit to stun Paris Saint Germain with a 3–2 win at Villa Park in their UEFA Champions League encounter. Goals from Tielemans, McGinn, and Konsa turned the tide after PSG's Hakimi and Mendes had given them an early lead.
Key Facts
- • Aston Villa 3–2 Paris Saint Germain in UEFA Champions League match.
- • Paris Saint-Germain took a quick lead with goals from Achraf Hakimi (11') and Nuno Mendes (27').
- • Y. Tielemans scored for Aston Villa at the 34th minute, reducing the deficit.
- • J. McGinn equalized in the 55th minute, followed by E. Konsa's decisive goal in the 57th minute.
Lineups
Aston Villa
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 23 E. Martínez (G)
- 2 M. Cash (D)
- 4 E. Konsa (D)
- 14 Pau Torres (D)
- 12 L. Digne (D)
- 44 B. Kamara (M)
- 24 A. Onana (M)
- 27 M. Rogers (M)
- 8 Y. Tielemans (M)
- 7 J. McGinn (M)
- 9 M. Rashford (F)
Substitutes
- 21 Marco Asensio
- 41 J. Ramsey
- 11 O. Watkins
- 22 I. Maatsen
- 6 R. Barkley
- 52 S. Proctor
- 26 L. Bogarde
- 5 T. Mings
- 25 R. Olsen
- 3 A. Disasi
- 31 L. Bailey
Paris Saint Germain
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 G. Donnarumma (G)
- 2 A. Hakimi (D)
- 5 Marquinhos (D)
- 51 W. Pacho (D)
- 25 Nuno Mendes (D)
- 87 João Neves (M)
- 17 Vitinha (M)
- 8 Fabián Ruiz (M)
- 7 K. Kvaratskhelia (F)
- 10 O. Dembélé (F)
- 29 B. Barcola (F)
Substitutes
- 14 D. Doué
- 49 I. Mbaye
- 24 S. Mayulu
- 33 W. Zaïre-Emery
- 19 Lee Kang-In
- 9 Gonçalo Ramos
- 35 Beraldo
- 39 M. Safonov
- 80 Arnau Tenas
- 3 P. Kimpembe
- 21 L. Hernández
Timeline
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11' Paris Saint Germain Goal · Normal GoalAchraf Hakimi -
27' Paris Saint Germain Goal · Normal GoalN. Mendes · Assist: O. Dembele -
34' Aston Villa Goal · Normal GoalY. Tielemans · Assist: J. McGinn -
42' Aston Villa Card · Yellow CardJ. McGinnFoul
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55' Aston Villa Goal · Normal GoalJ. McGinn · Assist: P. Torres -
57' Aston Villa Goal · Normal GoalE. Konsa · Assist: M. Rashford -
58' Paris Saint Germain subst · Substitution 1Off: B. Barcola · On: D. Doue -
66' Aston Villa subst · Substitution 1Off: J. McGinn · On: M. Asensio -
67' Aston Villa subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Onana · On: J. Ramsey -
76' Aston Villa subst · Substitution 3Off: M. Rashford · On: O. Watkins -
76' Aston Villa subst · Substitution 4Off: L. Digne · On: I. Maatsen -
88' Aston Villa subst · Substitution 5Off: Y. Tielemans · On: R. Barkley
Match Stats
| Stat | Aston Villa | Paris Saint Germain |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 15 | 3 |
| Pass Accuracy | 77% | 88% |
| Offsides | 2 | 5 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 17 | 14 |
| Corners | 5 | 5 |
| Total Passes | 301 | 611 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 0 |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 9 | 7 |
| xG | 2.05 | 1.69 |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 4 |
| Possession | 34% | 66% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 231 | 539 |
| Shots Inside Box | 14 | 8 |
| Saves | 5 | 5 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 6 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Y. Tielemans' goal at the 34th minute sparked a comeback for Aston Villa.
- ▸ J. McGinn's equalizing strike in the 55th minute shifted momentum towards Aston Villa, leading to E. Konsa's winner just two minutes later.