Overview
Aston Villa just won 2-1 against Nottingham Forest, thereby extending their winning streak in all competitions to 7. Despite their impressive form in recent times, coach Unai Emery's team is still rated lower than PSG.
PSG are showing even more impressive form than Aston Villa. Coach Luis Enrique's team has officially won Ligue 1 6 rounds early and won 16/17 of their most recent matches. PSG's only recent defeat was against Liverpool, who were defeated by them in the second leg of the round of 16.
This is one of the strongest PSG versions ever. The way they played offensively against Liverpool was the clearest proof. Therefore, although Aston Villa are showing very good form, not many people believe that Unai Emery's team will create the most surprising thing, especially when PSG plays at home in the first leg.
This season, PSG have only suffered 2 home defeats, both of which were minimal losses in the Champions League against Atletico Madrid and Liverpool. However, Aston Villa have not yet reached that level.
Despite winning their last four away games, Villa have yet to face any of their PSG-class opponents. Even the 1-4 losses at Crystal Palace or 0-2 against Wolves have shown the instability of the English representative every time they have to visit.
PSG and Aston Villa will face each other for the first time. Emery's side have suffered a defeat to another Ligue 1 side in the Champions League this season, losing 1-0 to Monaco in the League Phase.
Personnel situation
PSG captain Marquinhos will be suspended after receiving enough yellow cards. Therefore, Brazilian compatriot Beraldo is expected to be included in the starting lineup.
On the other side of the front line, Aston Villa coach Emery confirmed that both Leon Bailey and Ross Barkley have returned to training. However, it is likely that both players will not start at the Parc des Princes.
Expected lineup:
PSG: Donnarumma, Hakimi, Beraldo, Pacho, Mendes, Neves, Vitinha, Ruiz, Kvaratskhelia, Dembele, Barcola.
Aston Villa: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Mings, Digne, Kamara, Tielemans, McGinn, Asensio, Rogers, Rashford.
The match between PSG and Aston Villa takes place at 2:00 am on April 10 (Vietnam time).
