Emery Optimistic Despite Villa's 3-1 Defeat to PSG

Aston Villa coach Unai Emery remains optimistic about his team's chances of overcoming a 3-1 deficit against Paris Saint-Germain in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie, despite a challenging first leg in Paris. Villa initially took the lead through Morgan Rogers, but PSG responded with goals from Desire Doue, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, and a stoppage-time effort from Nuno Mendes to secure a two-goal advantage. Emery expressed pride in his players' performance, stating they competed well and had opportunities, though he acknowledged the need for a stronger showing at Villa Park. He emphasized the importance of home support and the need for a clinical approach in the return leg. PSG's manager, Luis Enrique, praised his team's control throughout the match and indicated they would not adopt a defensive strategy in the second leg. Emery's focus will be on harnessing the resilience and home advantage of his squad to attempt a comeback.