PSG-Aston Villa, J-7! In the aftermath of the difficult victory of the Parisians against Dunkirk (2-4) in the semi-finals of the Coupe de France, the training led by Unai Emery was largely imposed on a week to come to the Parc des Princes for the quarter-final first leg of the Champions League between the two teams.
The Villans won in Brighton (0-3) on Wednesday evening on behalf of the 30th day of the English championship. A superb operation in the race for Europe since the Birmingham club doubles the Seagulls to take 7th place, still two points from Newcastle, now 5th. In PL, the first five will be qualified for the next Champions League …
Luis Enrique and his assistants probably carefully observed the performance of Aston Villa. Dominated in the lair of Brighton, Axel Disasi, Lucas Digne, Boubacar Kamara and their teammates found the flaw on a flash counterattack. Marcus Rashford took advantage of a long opening from Morgan Rogers to go to the goal and open the scoring at the start of the second period (51st). The player loaned by Manchester United, posted at the tip in place of Ollie Watkins, had opened his goal counter last weekend with Villa in FA Cup.
Asensio executioner of PSG?
Who could have scored the second goal of Villa? Marco Asensio of course! The Spanish attacking midfielder was also served by Rogers behind to score from the left (78th). One week to find PSG, to whom it still belongs, the former Real is already 8 goals in 10 games with his new English club, he who scored 7 in 47 matches with the Parisian club!
Marco Asensio was even a decisive passer since he shifted Donyel Malen for 3-0 in additional time (90th+10).
