Enrique's team conceded first, but scored three goals in response
PSG v Aston Villa. Photo – Getty Images
PSG beat Aston Villa 3-1 at home in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals.
Luis Enrique's men took the initiative from the start of the match, but it was the visitors who scored first. In the 35th minute, Morgan Rodgers completed Aston Villa's quick attack, scoring his fourth goal in the current Champions League.
The French giants quickly equalized thanks to a spectacular strike by Desire Douai. After the break, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia put PSG ahead, and in stoppage time, Nuno Mendes set the final score of the match.
The return match between Aston Villa and PSG will take place on April 15. Enrique's team, who became champions of France ahead of schedule, will be directly preparing for this match, and the Villans will meet Southampton in the Premier League on April 12.
- Champions League. Quarter finals. First match
PSG – Aston Villa – 3:1 (1:1)
Goals: Douai, 39, Kvaratskhelia, 49, Mendes, 90+2 – Rogers, 35