UEFA Champions League: Aston Villa and Borussia Dortmund Eliminated – Barcelona and PSG Advance to Semifinals

Aston Villa and Borussia Dortmund are out of the UEFA Champions League, as FC Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) secured their places in the semifinals. Fans are now eagerly awaiting their potential semifinal opponents.

PSG Edge Past Aston Villa to Reach Semis

PSG came into the second leg at Villa Park with a 2–1 first-leg advantage from the match in Paris. They built on that lead with two early goals before Aston Villa staged a near-comeback, eventually winning 3–2 on the night in a thrilling contest.

Despite the loss, the French side advanced on aggregate. Head coach Luis Enrique made history by becoming the first PSG manager to reach back-to-back Champions League semifinals.

FC Barcelona Overcome Dortmund to Secure Semifinal Spot

Barcelona had a commanding 4–0 win in the first leg against Borussia Dortmund at Montjuïc. However, the second leg in Germany proved more challenging. Dortmund dominated and won 3–1, but it wasn’t enough to close the aggregate gap.

With a 5–3 aggregate scoreline, Barça advanced to the UCL semifinals for the first time since the 2018–19 season.

Who Will PSG and Barcelona Face in the Champions League Semifinals?

Paris Saint-Germain are set to face the winner of the Real Madrid vs. Arsenal quarterfinal clash. Arsenal dominated the first leg with a 3–0 win at the Emirates Stadium, but Los Blancos aim to mount a famous comeback at the Santiago Bernabéu.

FC Barcelona will meet the winner of the