Aston Villa was beaten by PSG from the Champions League, but the Premier League side almost completed an unlikely comeback on a memorable evening in Villa Park
Villa Park has never seen one night. There was surprise everywhere with open mouth – including that at first sight of his Royal Highness Prince William.
People talk about the special nights in Anfield. And there have been more than a few. They talk about electric atmosphere in places such as Celtic Park or Old Trafford. But when Villa Park is generated, it is all the same.
And Boy was the volume that was collected to the maximum on Tuesday evening. It was adrenaline-driven before the start when the fans of Aston Villa dared to dream. Then the early blunder of EMI Martinez seemed to give an indisputable lead of three goals in the draw, that seemed to be that.
But manager Unai Emery has introduced this group with so much confidence that they refuse to know when they will be defeated.
One of the most famous sports areas in the country was turned into a fuss of excitement, because one of the most unlikely comebacks all time approached reality.
It all appeared routine when PSG hurled shortly before half an hour in a lead of two goals. Luiz enrique's side probably felt that the tie was over. Four goals for us?
Like students of the game – and this competition will know – that is dangerous territory. The French club has previously collapsed with an advantage of four goals. Seven years ago against Barcelona.
Villa Boss Unai Emery will know that more than most – he was in charge of the Parc des Princes at the time. So, for this version of the Qatar-stundled club to wilt, it should have been something new.
It wasn't. They made a big mistake that underestimated Villa's fighting spirit as they pursued the unlikely dream. The tie was on a knife edge because the entire stadium was something special in the air. After Ezri Konsa has reduced the overdue payments to one, they were welcomed to the trusses. It was an enchanting sight.
Villa Park can be a place where the crowd is waiting to see which way turns before they start the volume. But they didn't need that. They were there from the first whistle. And PSG will not soon forget that.
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