According to the latest football transfer news. Aston Villa appointed Steven Gerrard as their manager on a three-and-a-half-year contract after leaving Rangers. The former Liverpool legend and England midfielder replace Dean Smith, who got sacked after five back-to-back defeats.
Gerrard at Rangers won the Scottish Premiership last season. He has been associated with the club since June 2018. Gerrard changed the team and took them to the top of the Scottish Premiership ending Celtic's reign. He leaves with the club top and as they prepare for the League Cup semi-final against Hibernian on Sunday week.
The latest football transfer news stated that Aston Villa made Gerrard their top target as they try to escape from 16th place. Sitting just two points above the relegation zone, after finishing 11th last season. Gerrard's first game will be at home to Brighton a week on Saturday.
Gerrard said: "Aston Villa is a club with a rich history and tradition in English football. And I am immensely proud to become its new head coach.
"In my conversations with Nassef, Wes, and the rest of the Board, it was apparent how ambitious their plans are for the club. And I am looking forward to helping them achieve their aims.
"I would like to express my sincere gratitude to everybody associated with Glasgow Rangers for allowing me to manage such an iconic football club.
"Helping them secure a record-breaking 55th league title will always hold a special place in my heart. I would like to wish the players, staff, and supporters the very best for the future."
Villa CEO Christian Purslow on Gerrard
The Liverpool legend had dinner with Villa chief executive Christian Purslow in London on Wednesday night.
Purslow said: "Since moving into coaching after his illustrious playing career, Steven began by managing and developing top young players in the Liverpool FC academy which is an experience we value highly at Aston Villa.
"It has been very clear in our discussions with him that Steven's coaching ambitions, philosophy, and values entirely match those of Aston Villa.
"We are excited he has agreed to lead us in the next phase of our ambitious plans as we look to build on the progress made since Nassef Sawiris and Wes Edens took over the club in 2018."
Rangers said that the club "flourished" under Gerrard's management. He helped build an "outstanding, highly competitive playing squad which is capable of both winning and entertaining on all fronts".
Chairman Douglas Park said: "I would firstly like to put on record my thanks to Steven for his outstanding efforts over the last three-and-a-half years at Rangers.
"He has provided us all with some unforgettable moments. Not least his delivery of the Scottish Premiership title back to Ibrox last season having not lost a match in the entire league campaign.
"In European competition, he has restored the good name and credibility of our club on the continent. And leaves us in a very healthy position on the pitch."
Steven Gerrard on Instagram
Gerrard: "I want to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone associated with Glasgow Rangers, especially the fans. For the love and support you've all shown me during my time in Scotland,".
"Winning '55' will always hold a special place in my heart - each and every one of you played a part in that and, believe me, there will be many more to come.
"I hope in time you can understand and accept my decision to move on. But I honestly fell in love with the club and will always follow the team.
Premier League teams to qualify for Champions League every season since 2016
Here are the Premier League teams to qualify for UEFA Champions League every season since 2016. A record six Premier League teams have already qualified for Champions League 2025-26.
The English Premier League, or the Premier League, has been the best football league in Europe for a long now. As per UEFA Club Coefficients, the Premier League is the best football league on the continent, with the best standard of football and competitiveness.
The competitiveness not only makes it tough for teams to finish at the summit of the points table, but the battle for the UEFA Champions League spot also intensifies. This season, Liverpool FC, Arsenal FC, Manchester City, Chelsea FC, Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur have already qualified for the UEFA Champions League from the Premier League.
This is the first time six teams from any league have qualified for the Champions League. Not only that, there is also a chance that another team can qualify for the UEFA Champions League next season, depending on Chelsea's performance in the Conference League final this season.
How do teams qualify for the Champions League from a league?
Till the 2022-23 season, every top-four team from the European Leagues used to qualify for the UEFA Champions League. Along with the top four teams, the Europa League winners also qualified for the Champions League next season.
But, from the 2024 season, along with the top four teams and Europa League/Conference League winners, leagues started getting an additional European Performance Spot. EPS is awarded to the league with strong UEFA coefficient performances, which the Premier League earned this season as well.
Premier League teams to qualify for the Champions League every season since 2016
2015-16
In the 2025-16 Champions League season, Chelsea qualified as the champions of the Premier League 2014-15. Manchester City and Arsenal qualified as the second and third finishers of the league.
Meanwhile, Manchester United qualified for the Champions League play-off round as the UEFA Europa League 2014-15 winners.
Leicester City surprised everyone to win the 2015-16 Premier League after a historic season. They entered the Champions League as the champions of England. Arsenal, Spurs and Manchester City qualified as the second to fourth spot finishers.
Chelsea qualified for the Champions League by winning the 2016-17 Premier League. Spurs, who were very close of a title, finished second to qualify for Europe. Manchester City and Liverpool qualified as the third and fourth place finishers.
Meantime, Manchester United, who were sixth in the league qualified after winning the 2016-17 UEFA Europa League.
Manchester City's domination in the Premier League started with winning the 2017-18 season, as they entered the Champions League 2018-19 as the champions of England. Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, and Liverpool were the other teams to qualify for Champions League.
Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur played an all-England final where Liverpool defeated Spurs by 2-0 to win the title.
After winning the Champions League, Liverpool finished second in the Premier League, just one point behind the champions, Manchester City. Chelsea and Spurs qualified as the third and fourth team from Premier League.
Liverpool finally broke City's Premier League domination as they lifted 2019-20 Premier League title with 18 points lead over Manchester City, who finished second. Manchester United and Chelsea were the other teams to qualify for the Champions League.
Manchester City and Chelsea played an all-English Champions League in 2021, where Chelsea won their second UCL title.
Manchester City again won the Premier League title to qualify for Europe, with Manchester United finishing second in the league. Liverpool and Chelsea were the other tequalified as the third and fourth teams from the Premier League.
Liverpool lost the Champions League final against Real Madrid in the 2021-22 season.
City defended the Premier League title in the 2021-22 season and entered the Champions League 2022-23, which they eventually won, beating Inter Milan in the final.
Liverpool, who lost the Premier League race by just one point, qualified alongside Chelsea and Spurs.
City won their third consecutive Premier League title helped them earn the Champions League spot. Arsenal, Manchester United and Newcastle United qualified for the Champions League 2023-24.
Back-to-back four Premier League titles for City ensured them another go at the Champions League. Arsenal, Liverpool, and Aston Villa were the other teams from Premier League to qualify for the new format Champions Legaue.
Arsenal were the only team from the Premier League to play semi-final that season.
A record six teams qualified for the 2025-26 Champions League season from the Premier League. Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City and Chelsea qualified as the top four teams. The EPS allowed an added spot as Newcastle United qualified as the fifth team.
Most English Top Flight Titles: Liverpool equal with United
With their 20th top-flight title, Liverpool FC have now equalled Manchester United for the record of most English top flight titles. Here are the other teams on the list.
With their 20th top-flight title, Liverpool FC have now equalled Manchester United for the record of most English top flight titles. Through the eras of English football, Manchester United and Liverpool FC have made themselves one of the most successful clubs in the league's history.
Founded in 1888, the English Football League started as the Football League, the oldest football league in the world. In 1892, the Football League First Division kicked off and continued till 1991 as the top flight football league in England.
Later, in 1992, the Premier League was created and replaced the Football League First Division as the top flight football league in England.
In this article, we will discuss all the teams with the most titles in England's top flight football. Till now, 24 clubs have been able to lift the top flight title.
10. Sheffield United, West Bromwich Albion, Ipswich Town, Nottingham Forest, Leicester City | 1 title
Leicester City won the Premier League title in 2015-16 season.
Sheffield United, West Bromwich Albion, Ipswich Town, Nottingham Forest and Leicester City have been crowned the champions of English football once. Sheffield United won the league in 1897–98, the tenth season of the Football League First Division. Since then, they have roamed between the first division and second division leagues.
West Bromwich Albion won the league in 1919–20, right after the First World War. Ipswich Town won the competition in 1961–62, while Nottingham Forest won in 1977–78.
Leicester City are the only team to win the league in the Premier League when they lifted the Premier League in a miraculous 2015–16 season.
9. Preston North End, Burnley, Portsmouth, Tottenham Hotspur, Derby County | 2 titles
Preston North End, the first ever champion of the Football League, won the title in back-to-back seasons. This made them the first ever team to win a football league and also defend it. They won the league in the 1888–89 and 1889–90 seasons. Preston now plays in the EFL Championship.
Burnley, who recently got promoted to the Premier League this season, won the league twice in the 1920–21 and 1959–60 seasons. Portsmouth won the title first time in the 1948-49 season and then defended the crown in the next season as well.
Spurs, one of the big six of English football, won the league in the 1950–51, 1960–61 seasons. Since then, they have not been able to win the league again. Derby County won the title in the 1971–72 and 1974–75 seasons.
Blackburn Rovers, one of the founding members of the Football League, won the league twice in the 1911–12 and 1913–14 seasons. Then, they were crowned the Premier League champions in 1994–95, when Alan Shearer brought them to glory with 34 goals. But in the next season, they were relegated to the second division.
Huddersfield Town were one of the stronger teams in English football, winning the First Division in three back-to-back seasons in 1923–24, 1924–25 and 1925–26. But, after many promotions and relegations, they now play in the third division in England.
Wolves, who are now competing in the Premier League, won the first-division title in the 1953–54, 1957–58, and 1958–59 seasons.
Leeds United, who also won promotion to the Premier League, won the first division in 1968–69, 1973–74, and 1991–92 seasons. They were the last champions of the Football League First Division before the Premier League took over.
7. Sheffield Wednesday, Newcastle United | 4 titles
Sheffield Wednesday, the second-oldest professional association football club in England, have won the league four times and are one of the most successful clubs in English football. They won the league in the 1902–03, 1903–04, 1928–29, and 1929–30 seasons.
Newcastle United, one of the biggest names in English football, have spent 93 years in the top tier of English football. They and Sheffield Wednesday won the league in back-to-back seasons. Newcastle won in 1904–05, 1906–07, 1908–09, 1926–27.
6. Sunderland, Chelsea FC | 6 titles
Chelsea FC won their 6th top flight title in 2016-17 season.
Newcastle United's arch-rival, Sunderland, are one of the most underrated teams in tournament history. They were also the first winners of the Football League First Division in the 1892 season. Nicknamed Black Cats, they won the First Division titles in 1891–92, 1892–93, 1894–95, 1901–02, 1912–13, 1935–36.
Chelsea, one of the most prominent names in European football. Before the Premier League era started, Chelsea had only won the First Division league once in the 1954–55 season. But, after Roman Abramovich's takeover, Chelsea evolved as one of the strongest teams in the Premeier League.
In the Premier League era, they won the title in 2004–05, 2005–06, 2009–10, 2014–15, and 2016–17.
Although they have not won the league title in the Premier League era, Aston Villa are still one of the most successful clubs in England's top-tier football. In fact, it was William McGregor, the Aston Villa director, who founded the Football League in 1888, which was the World's First Football League as mentioned earlier.
Not only that, George Ramsay, who was Villa manager in 1886, was the world's first professional football manager.
With 7 titles in 1893–94, 1895–96, 1896–97, 1898–99, 1899–1900, 1909–10, and 1980–81, they still remain one of the oldest clubs to remain in the top-flight football.
4. Everton | 9 titles
Everton team with 1986-87 English First Division League.
Another club with great history and culture that lost the battle in modern football. Although Everton have stayed in the First Division of Football for more than 122 years now, is one of the three clubs to be a founding member of the Football League and Premier League.
Everton won the First Division titles in 1890–91, 1914–15, 1927–28, 1931–32, 1938–39, 1962–63, 1969–70, 1984–85, and 1986–87 seasons. This makes them the club with the fourth most English Top Flight titles.
3. Manchester City | 10 titles
Manchester City with their Premier League title in 2023-24 season.
Since then, they have won 6 Premier League titles, out of which four came in consecutive seasons from 2020 to 2024, which is a record in English top flight football. Before Pep Guardiola, it was Roberto Mancini, who led them to Premier League success in the 2011-12 season, the club's first league title in 45 years.
Till now, Manchester City have won 10 titles in top-flight English football. Their success came in 1936–37, 1967–68, 2011–12, 2013–14, 2017–18, 2018–19, 2020–21, 2021–22, 2022–23, and 2023–24.
Arsenal squad with their 2003-04 Premier League title.
One of the most loved and historical clubs in England, Arsenal, comes in the list as the third club with the most English top-flight titles. They were the second most successful club in the top flight before Manchester United went past them in the Premier League era.
From 1931 to 1938, they won the First Division League five times in 8 seasons, which made them one of the most loved and feared clubs in England. In the Premier League era, they won the league three times in 1997–98, 2001–02, and 2003–04.
Arsenal were crowned the champions of England in 1930–31, 1932–33, 1933–34, 1934–35, 1937–38, 1947–48, 1952–53, 1970–71, 1988–89, 1990–91, 1997–98, 2001–02, 2003–04.
Liverpool FC after wining the 2024-25 Premier League title.
After Liverpool FC's success in the Premier League 2024-25, they have now equalled Manchester United's record for most English Top Flight titles with 20 titles.
Both Liverpool and Manchester United are among the most popular football teams in World football. Liverpool were ahead of Manchester United in terms of top-flight titles, but Manchester United's resurgence under Sir Alex Ferguson left them behind.
Manchester United with their Premier League title in 2012-13 season.
In the Premier League era, Manchester United won the most titles. Their 13 Premier League titles are yet to be matched by any club, although they won the league title last time in the 2012-13 season.
Meantime, in the Premier League era, Liverpool have only won the league title twice, in the 2019-20 and 2024-25 seasons.
Manchester United have won the league in 1907–08, 1910–11, 1951–52, 1955–56, 1956–57, 1964–65, 1966–67, 1992–93, 1993–94, 1995–96, 1996–97, 1998–99, 1999–2000, 2000–01, 2002–03, 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2010–11, 2012–13.
Meantime, Liverpool FC won the league in 1900–01, 1905–06, 1921–22, 1922–23, 1946–47, 1963–64, 1965–66, 1972–73, 1975–76, 1976–77, 1978–79, 1979–80, 1981–82, 1982–83,1983–84, 1985–86, 1987–88, 1989–90, 2019–20, 2024–25.
Last season, Real Madrid went on to win the UEFA Champions League for a record 15th time. As we inch closer to this season's final, we take a look at the Champions League winners list since 1956.
The Champions League was earlier called the European Cup, and it started in 1955, and the first winner was Real Madrid. For the next 5 years, Real Madrid did not let anyone get close to the trophy.
Since then, 23 teams have won the glory, with Manchester City being the most recent one. As we get close to another UEFA Champions League final, we take a look at the Champions League winners list since 1965.
Real Madrid with their 15th UCL title in 2023-24 season.
The Champions League winners list since 1955/56 is:
1956 - Real Madrid 1957 - Real Madrid 1958 - Real Madrid 1959 - Real Madrid 1960 - Real Madrid 1961 - Benfica 1962 - Benfica 1963 - AC Milan 1964 - Inter Milan 1965 - Inter Milan 1966 - Real Madrid 1967 - Celtic 1968 - Manchester United 1969- AC Milan 1970- Feyenoord 1971 - Ajax 1972 - Ajax 1973 - Ajax 1974 - Bayern 1975 - Bayern 1976 - Bayern 1977 - Liverpool 1978 - Liverpool 1979 - Nottingham Forest 1980 - Nottingham Forest 1981 - Liverpool 1982 - Aston Villa 1983 - Hamburger SV| 1984 - Liverpool 1985 - Juventus FC 1986 - Steaua București 1987 - FC Porto 1988 - PSV 1989 - AC Milan 1990 - AC Milan 1991 - Red Star Belgrade 1992 - Barcelona 1993 - Olympique de Marseille 1994 - AC Milan 1995 - Ajax 1996 - Juventus FC 1997 - Borussia Dortmund 1998 - Real Madrid 1999 - Manchester United 2000 - Real Madrid 2001 - Bayern 2002 - Real Madrid 2003 - AC Milan 2004 - Porto 2005 - Liverpool 2006 - Barcelona 2007 - AC Milan 2008 - Manchester United 2009 - Barcelona 2010 - Inter Milan 2011 - Barcelona 2012 - Chelsea FC 2013 - Bayern Munich 2014 - Real Madrid 2015 - Barcelona 2016 - Real Madrid 2017 - Real Madrid 2018 - Real Madrid 2019 - Liverpool 2020 - Bayern Munich 2021 - Chelsea FC 2022 - Real Madrid 2023 - Manchester City 2024 - Real Madrid
Let's have a look at the teams with the most trophies since 1955/56:
Real Madrid x 15 AC Milan x 7 Bayern x 6 Liverpool FC x 6 FC Barcelona x 5 Ajax x 4 Inter x 3 Manchester United x 3 Juventus x 2 Benfica x 2 Nottingham Forest x 2 Porto x 2 Chelsea x 3 Celtic x 1 Hamburger SV x 1 Steaua București x 1 Olympique de Marseille x 1 Borussia Dortmund x 1 Feyenoord x 1 Aston Villa x 1 PSV x 1 Red Star Belgrade x 1 Manchester City x 1
UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Quarter-final Second Leg Round Up: Arsenal eliminate Real Madrid; Barcelona, Inter, PSG through
Arsenal defeated Real Madrid in the second leg, whereas Barcelona and PSG stormed into the semis despite losing, and Inter Milan qualified after a thrilling draw.
The second-leg matchdays of the UEFA Champions League 2024-25Quarter-final ties havegifted us some memorable UCL nights through four of the best matches this season.
— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) April 17, 2025
Aston Villa came back from trailing to beat Paris Saint-Germain 3-2 at home, whereas Dortmund defeated Barcelona 3-1, but both sides were knocked out on aggregate.
Arsenal kept their UCL unbeaten streak against Real Madrid intact, beating them 2-1 in the second leg, advancing to the semis. Inter Milan also shared the spoils with Bayern Munich in a 2-2 draw, but sealed their passage to the semi-finals.
UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Quarter-final Second Leg Round Up
Aston Villa 3-2 Paris Saint-Germain (AGG 4-5)
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Playing at their home, Villa Park, Aston Villa did not get off to a good start, letting in two goals in 30 minutes, through the PSG full-backs Achraf Hakimi and Nuno Mendes.
Paris Saint-Germain dominated the first half, despite ending it at 2–1 as Youri Tielemans pulled one back. The second half, though, was a Villa fairy tale, netting two more goals from McGinn and Konsa and hunting for the third. Marco Asensio, late on the field, promptly made his mark, nearly scoring against his parent club.
The Guirassy hat-trick could not keep this mercurial Borussia Dortmund side out. Even though FC Barcelona seemed all at sea, making mistake after mistake that we did not witness in last week's match, they were still able to keep them at bay.
They did not really begin to play like their own team until Pedri came onto the field in the later stages. Other notable players in this game were De Jong holding in the midfield and Szczesny playing like he’s in his prime. However, a Bensebaini own goal kept Barca on a two-goal cushion to safely guide them through to the semis.
"Remontada," a term that was heard being uttered repeatedly again and again with this Real Madrid team, mostly from Bellingham. However, Arsenal crushed their dream of a magical comeback with a 2-1 victory in the return leg at Bernabeu.
Arsenal performed fantastically, and Arteta is worthy of all the accolades for the display set out away at the Bernabéu. Rice performed masterfully; he was all over the pitch, marking every pass; no one was penetrating him.
Ninety long minutes at the Bernabeu, and we heard you all game long.
Bukayo Saka failed to convert an early penalty due to a marvellous save from Courtois. However, he redeemed himself with the opening goal in the 65th minute, but it was canceled out after Vinicius scored the equalizer only two minutes later.
Gabriel Martinelli netted the winner in injury time, leading Arsenal to another win against Real Madrid and keeping their unbeaten record against Los Blancos in the UCL intact.
Bayern Munich played pretty much the majority of the second leg on the back foot, but Inter Milan held them to a chilling 2-2 draw at home. Lautaro Martinez had enough opportunities, showed some lovely dibbles, and obviously scored; all of these earned him the man of the match award.
Kane did everything in his power, but it was just not good enough, and it's disappointing to see this Bayern side leave, particularly because it's Müller's final Champions League campaign with the side.
It was Kane who opened the scoring, but two back-to-back strikes from Lautaro and Pavard put Inter at the top again. Eric Dier scored the equalizer from a tough angle, but the Bavarians failed to score another to equalize the tie — better to say, Inter Milan defended masterfully!
Aston Villa vs Paris Saint-Germain UEFA Champions League 2024-25 Quarter-final 2nd leg Highlights | Villa earn a heroic win in a chilling clash; PSG are through to the semis| FT AVL 3-2 PSG (AGG 4-5)
Catch the highlights of the Aston Villa vs Paris Saint-Germain Quarter-final 2nd leg match in UEFA Champions League 2024-25 at the Villa Park, Birmingham.
Paris Saint-Germain came back from behind to beat Aston Villa 3-1 in the first leg at Parc des Princes, securing a two-goal lead in the tie. Tonight, one of them will go through to the semi-finals.
PSG are halfway through to the semis, whereas Villa have a mountain to climb in this thrilling game. So, sit back and relax asSoumit Bhattacharyabrings you the buildup, news, images, live scores, news, and updates of the Aston Villa vs PSGmatch from our webdesk.
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Apr 15, 2025, 9:07 PM
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⏳Full-time | FC Barcelona and PSG qualify for the Champions League semi-final despite losing the second leg!
Paris Saint-Germain enter the UCL 2024-25 Semi-finals!
Apr 15, 2025, 8:55 PM
Round of applause!
The win over Bayern. The tifos. The topping of the table. The free flowing football. The almost remontada against PSG.
Aston Villa have been a breath of fresh air in the Champions League this season 👏🦁 pic.twitter.com/9JNZImLQts
— Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) April 15, 2025
Apr 15, 2025, 8:52 PM
Full-time | Aston Villa 3-2 Paris Saint-Germain (AGG 4-5)
It was not the fairy-tale outcome Villa fans will have dreamt of, but what a second-half display from Unai Emery’s team. They very nearly pulled off the unthinkable and had it not been for two smart saves from Donnarumma – one denying Tielemans, the other Asensio – the hosts may well have forced extra time at the very least. Villa can reflect with pride on a magnificent campaign, while Paris advance to a fifth Champions League semi-final.
Apr 15, 2025, 8:52 PM
90'+3' | Here goes the full-time whistle! | FT AVL 3-2 PSG (AGG 4-5)
— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) April 15, 2025
Apr 15, 2025, 8:51 PM
90'+3' | Crucial block from Pacho!
Ian Maatsen powered a half-volley from just the edge of the box that was blocked by Pacho!
Apr 15, 2025, 8:50 PM
90'+2' | Neves clears it away
Villa apparently looked dangerous during this attack, as Joao Neves cleared the danger away with a no-nonsense clearance.
Brilliant defensive work from the PSG midfielder tonight.
Apr 15, 2025, 8:48 PM
90' | 3 minutes of stoppage time announced
Apr 15, 2025, 8:47 PM
89' | So close for Doue!
Desire Doue followed a long cross whipped in on the right flank. He carried the ball up to the six-yard box before trying to chip it over Martinez, but the Villa custodian denied it with his chest.
Apr 15, 2025, 8:46 PM
88' | Substitutions for Aston Villa
In: Ross Barkley
Out: Youri Tielemans
Apr 15, 2025, 8:42 PM
83' | What a stop from Martinez!
Hakimi followed the long through from the right flank as he breezed past Watkins and tried to chip it over from close to the six-yard box, but Martinez stretched his leg to deny the shot.
Apr 15, 2025, 8:40 PM
82' | The wall blocks Dembele!
Dembele's free-kick from just outside the box was well blocked by Pau Torres leading the Villa wall against PSG.
Apr 15, 2025, 8:39 PM
PSG's kryptonite!
Marcus Rashford's game by numbers vs. PSG:
100% tackles won 11 passes completed 5/9 crosses completed 4/9 dribbles completed 4 chances created 2 big chances created 2 shots on target 1 assist
Morgan Rogers found the ball in front of the box, but his left-footed shot went wide of the left post!
Apr 15, 2025, 8:36 PM
78' | Dembele fires it over!
This time, Dembele carried the attack through the right flank before cutting in and flashing a strike that sailed way over the target!
Apr 15, 2025, 8:35 PM
76' | Martinez keeps showing his class!
Dembele fired into the box from the left and executed his typical dribbling to go past the defenders before launching a strike that was denied by Emi Martinez!
Apr 15, 2025, 8:34 PM
75' | Substitutions for Aston Villa
In: Ollie Watkins, Ian Maatsen
Out: Marcus Rashford, Lucas Digne
Apr 15, 2025, 8:32 PM
74' | Pacho recovers it well
Pacho recovered the ball from Rashford inside the box following a long through from the midfield. He quickly cleared the danger away.
Apr 15, 2025, 8:30 PM
Remontada redemption for Unai Emery?
Apr 15, 2025, 8:29 PM
70' | Oh my word!
Asensio suddenly found a long ball deflecting off Pacho and was in a one-on-one situation against Donnrumma in front of the box, but his low strike was well-denied by the PSG keeper!
Villa are mounting all the pressure on PSG now!
Apr 15, 2025, 8:25 PM
Our reaction while watching this thriller
Apr 15, 2025, 8:24 PM
66' | Substitutions for Aston Villa
In: Marco Asensio, Jacob Ramsey
Out: John McGinn, Amadou Onana
Apr 15, 2025, 8:24 PM
65' | Martinez denies Dembele
The Frenchman launched a ferocious strike from the right side of the box but Emi stayed alert in making a great stop!
Apr 15, 2025, 8:22 PM
"Football, Bloody Hell!"
ASTON VILLA SCORE TWO GOALS IN THREE MINUTES TO CUT PSG'S LEAD ON AGGREGATE TO 5-4!
THEY'RE JUST ONE MORE GOAL AWAY FROM LEVELING THE TIE AFTER BEING THREE GOALS DOWN 😳 pic.twitter.com/4VhJntIQqj
Tielemans powered a header on target from close to the goal, but Donnarumma fully outstretched himself to make a brilliant fingertip save to keep the tie alive for them!
The follow-up efforts from McGinn and Torres did not bring much luck for the Villans!
Inspired play from Rashford, who beats two defenders after collecting the ball from the cleared corner before cutting it back for Konsa to guide it into the bottom near corner.
Villa are ahead in the game and just one goal down in this tie!
Can they pull off a magical comeback?
Apr 15, 2025, 8:15 PM
57' | Huge save from Donnarumma!
Rashford flashed a right-footed strike from the inside edge of the box that was brilliantly palmed over by Donnarumma!
McGinn carried the ball through the middle corridor before launching an absolute banger with his left foot that dipped in the air and rocketed into the net through the right top bin!
Apr 15, 2025, 8:11 PM
52' | Dembele is offside!
In a quick counter-attack, Dembele found himself all alone in front of Emi, and he calmly chipped the ball over Emi to send it into the net. However, he was flagged for offside.
Apr 15, 2025, 8:10 PM
52' | Great save from Donnarumma!
Tielemans failed to chip it over Donnarumma, but the ball slipped in front of Rashford in front of the six-yard box. This time, the PSG custodian made a great save to deny Rashford's strike.
Apr 15, 2025, 8:08 PM
49' | McGinn goes off target
Digne delivered a cross from the left that was flicked behind by McGinn with a header, but the ball went wide off target.
Apr 15, 2025, 8:03 PM
46' | The second half begins
Apr 15, 2025, 8:03 PM
Half time | Aston Villa 1-2 Paris Saint-Germain (AGG 2-5)
Villa started well enough, but preventing this Paris team from adding to their three first-leg goals was always going to be a tall order. The visitors scored with their first attack of the game, while their second of the evening from Nuno Mendes was simply sublime. Tielemans’ deflected strike has given the hosts a glimmer of hope, but it’s a long way back for Unai Emery’s team.
45'+2' | Here goes the half-time whistle! | HT AVL 1-2 PSG (AGG 2-5)
Apr 15, 2025, 7:47 PM
45'+1' | 1 minute added on to the first half
Apr 15, 2025, 7:47 PM
45' | Dembele hits the woodwork!
Dembele fired into the box from the left flank and sliced a powerfully crafted left-footed strike that rattled the crosspiece and sailed away!
Apr 15, 2025, 7:46 PM
The dream looks close to reality more than ever!
🇫🇷⚽️ PSG have set a new record for most goals scored (30) for a Ligue 1 club in a single Champions League campaign, beating 2004-2005 Lyon's 29 (@Statsdufoot).
Aston Villa skipper John McGinn is booked for a nasty foul on Kvaratskhelia!
Apr 15, 2025, 7:44 PM
41' | Chance for Villa
Comedy of errors from both sides!
Konsa found a lobbed pass inside the right side of the box as he tried to find Rashford with a swift pass, but the ball came deflected off Lee Kang-In, which almost found the net. However, the ball drifted away, and the other Villa attacker failed to connect with the second ball.
Apr 15, 2025, 7:42 PM
40' | Emi claims it well
It was a routine collection for Emiliano Martinez following a grounded strike by Fabian Ruiz from the middle of the box.
Apr 15, 2025, 7:40 PM
Underrated
Youri Tielemans has been directly involved in 4 goals in his last four games for Aston Villa:
🅰️ vs. Forest 🅰️ vs. PSG (a) 🅰️ vs. Southampton ⚽️ vs. PSG (h)
34' | GOALLLL! Tielemans pulls one back for Villa! | AVL 1-2 PSG (AGG 2-5)
Aston Villa can dream of a comeback now!
This was a beautiful move from the Villa attackers!
Tielemans unleashed a powerful to find the far corner from the left-hand side of the box, but it found the near corner via a huge deflection off PSG centre-back Willian Pacho, who attempted to block the shot.
Long way to go, but a sigh of relief for the hosts!
Apr 15, 2025, 7:35 PM
33' | Huge appeal from Villa players
Youri Tielemans seemed to have pushed down inside the box, and the Villa players screamed for a potential penalty. However, no penalty was given!
Apr 15, 2025, 7:35 PM
Sharp
🔴🔵 Nuno Mendes has just scored his 4th (!) goal in Champions League, with 3 assists too.
27' | GOALLL! What a goal from Mendes! | AVL 0-2 PSG (AGG 1-5)
Whattt a strike from Nuno Mendes!
Also, what a build-up from PSG!
The set-up initiated with a brilliant Joao Neves tackle inside their own box, leading up to a counter attack with Dembele sprinting on the right flank. He played it out for Nuno Mendes, totally unmarked in the middle of the box, and he punished Villa with a superb left-footed curler that rocketed past Emi and hit the bar before getting into the net!
PSG are now four goals ahead in this tie!
Apr 15, 2025, 7:28 PM
Nuno's face says it all!
There were some amused faces among the Paris Saint-Germain players when they stood together ahead of their Champions League game with Aston Villa and heard the Europa/Conference League anthem, instead of the Champions League anthem...#AVLPSG | #UCLpic.twitter.com/6eqhNzU1t9
— The Athletic | Football (@TheAthleticFC) April 15, 2025
Apr 15, 2025, 7:26 PM
24' | So close for Rogers!
That was close for Morgan Rogers!
The forward, who has the only goal for Villa in this tie so far, found himself on the right side with a space open in front of him. However, he tried to cut in and unleashed a low left-footed strike that soared just inches off the far post!
Apr 15, 2025, 7:23 PM
What a player!
🇲🇦 | Leading the way!
Defenders with most goal involvements in the #UCL this season:
Pau Torres controlled the ball with his chest on the left side of the six-yard box, as he unleashed a left-footed volley that was quickly palmed down by Donnrumma.
Apr 15, 2025, 7:21 PM
19' | Villa trying to buckle up
Aston Villa are trying to match the early tempo they initiated before the sudden PSG goal.
Their early momentum has stalled, but now the Villans are trying to regain it with one attack after another.
Apr 15, 2025, 7:20 PM
16' | Donnarumma stays alert
A long backpass was sent toward the PSG custodian, but he chest-trapped it right in front of the box to keep things intact for the visitors.
Barcola carried out a swift counter-attack on the left flank as he crossed it inside the box. Emi Martinez got his hands on it, but he failed to punch it away to a safe passage. Hakimi anticipated the rebound and slotted it home with a composed right-footed strike that rattled the roof of the net.
Apr 15, 2025, 7:11 PM
8' | Good recovery from Marquinhos
The PSG stalwart has made his return tonight after serving a suspension in the first leg, and he is showcasing his class in the PSG Wings shirt.
He followed a through pass from midfield and recovered it from Rashford inside the box.
Apr 15, 2025, 7:09 PM
The vibe is unmatched
Apr 15, 2025, 7:08 PM
5' | Villa have put early pressure
Aston Villa have already attempted a couple of opportunities to crumble PSG with early pressure and reduce the deficit. However, PSG defence have stayed alert.
Apr 15, 2025, 7:05 PM
2' | Onana flicks it over!
Amadou Onana's header, following the free-kick, flicked away from the target.
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