Paris Saint-Germain will face Aston Villa with a spot in the semifinals at stake. PSG comes off a thrilling Round of 16 win over Liverpool, securing their place through a tense penalty shootout.
Aston Villa, on the other hand, had an easier path, cruising past Club Brugge with a dominant 6-1 aggregate score.The matchup is made even more exciting as Unai Emery and Marco Asensio both look to get one over on their former club.
Both sides are fresh off wins this past weekend—PSG clinched a 1-0 victory over Angers, securing their 13th league title, while Aston Villa earned a 2-1 win against Nottingham Forest.
Hollywood actor responds to an invitation to watch PSG-Aston Villa
According to information from Le Parisien (h/t Le10Sport), several personalities are expected at Parc des Princes this Wednesday evening.
France’s national team head coach, Didier Deschamps, has already confirmed his attendance and is expected to be accompanied by his trusted assistant, Guy Stéphan.
Others, like Tom Hanks, have declined the invitation. A huge fan of Aston Villa, the actor informed PSG’s management that he could not attend due to a filming commitment abroad.
A ticket was also offered to Prince William, but he has yet to confirm his attendance. Due to protocol and security reasons, his decision is expected to be announced at the last moment.
