Aston Villa Exits Champions League After 5-4 Aggregate Loss to PSG

Aston Villa's Ezri Konsa expressed pride in the team's performance despite their exit from the Champions League after a narrow 5-4 aggregate loss to Paris Saint-Germain. Villa staged a strong comeback in the second leg, winning 3-2, with Konsa scoring the third goal, but it wasn't enough to overcome PSG's early lead established by Achraf Hakimi and Nuno Mendes. The match highlighted Villa's potential, with Konsa stating they proved they can compete at the highest level. He emphasized the team's character and determination, particularly in the second half, despite being thwarted by PSG's goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. Villa, who have not played in the Champions League since 1983, are now focused on securing a top-five finish in the Premier League to qualify for the competition again next season. Konsa's comments reflect the squad's ambition to return to Europe's elite and continue their growth under manager Unai Emery.