Aston Villa Faces PSG in Champions League Amid Squad Changes

Aston Villa is set to host Paris St-Germain in the Champions League, marking their return to elite European competition after a season away. The draw also features Borussia Dortmund, with additional matches against Barcelona, Galatasaray, Club Brugge, Fenerbahce, Viking, and Slavia Prague.

This matchup against PSG recalls their near-upset in the 2025 quarter-finals. However, Villa's squad has undergone considerable changes, including the departures of key players like Emi Martinez and Ollie Watkins, with five starters no longer at the club. Martinez is expected to leave soon, and Amadou Onana is sidelined due to injury.

The upcoming match offers Villa a chance to seek revenge for their Super Cup loss earlier this month. With the first league-phase matches scheduled for September 8, manager Unai Emery faces the challenge of quickly integrating new players into the team.