Aston Villa Warned What Makes PSG Dangerous After Eliminating Liverpool in Champions League
After edging Liverpool 2-1 last Tuesday night at Anfield, Paris Saint-Germain shift focus to another Premier League opponent, Aston Villa, with a spot in the semifinals on the line.
PSG fought past Liverpool in a tense battle, ultimately needing a penalty shootout to advance. Meanwhile, Aston Villa had a much smoother path, cruising past Club Brugge 6-1 on aggregate in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16.
The English side won the first leg 3-1 last Wednesday, then sealed the tie with a dominant 3-0 victory in extra time. Marco Asensio, on loan from PSG, scored twice, while Ian Maatsen added another to cap off the win.
Pundit explains what makes PSG a dangerous side
Following their performance over 180 minutes against Liverpool, Telefoot’s Bixente Lizarazu believes that PSG are a serious threat to winning the Champions League this season and that Luis Enrique is the driving force why the capital club can win this tournament.
“They held their own against this Liverpool team at Anfield, and that’s not easy,” Lizarazu said (h/t Canal Supporters). “They did it very well. Psychologically, the second half was extremely difficult, and they really surprised me.
“They showed that they are capable, even without oxygen, of standing up to one of the best European teams at the moment. And that’s something we hadn’t seen before because they needed an opponent and a competition at this level.
“It was quite exceptional. On a technical level, they are generally dominant all the time, so that wasn’t much of a surprise. What’s different is that they are really unleashing their attack in fast transitions. That’s the evolution of Luis Enrique’s game. It’s no longer just about possession. They are extremely dangerous in quick attacks, and that’s where they were very strong.
“Overall, they dominated three out of four halves, including extra time. Emotionally, they were stronger, even during the penalty shootout. This victory was completely deserved. At this level, PSG can be very dangerous—there’s no doubt about it.”
Asensio is set to face the coach who reduced his playing time this season, a key factor in his decision to join Villa Park during the winter transfer window.
At the same time, Unai Emery will return to Paris to take on the club he led from 2016 to 2018, winning a league title, two Coupe de France trophies, two Coupe de la Ligue titles, and two Trophée des Champions.
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