What Ousmane Dembele Said That Could Motivate Aston Villa for Champions League Tie | OneFootball

The international break has wrapped up, and club football is back in action, with the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals taking center stage.

Paris Saint-Germain will face Aston Villa with a spot in the semifinals on the line. PSG enters the tie on a high after their dramatic Round of 16 victory over Liverpool, which they secured in a nail-biting penalty shootout.

Aston Villa, on the other hand, had a much smoother path, breezing past Club Brugge with a commanding 6-1 aggregate score. This clash carries an extra layer of intrigue, as Unai Emery and Marco Asensio will be looking to get one over on their former club.

One PSG player, however, heads into the match full of confidence.

What did Ousmane Dembele have to say about Aston Villa tie

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On Tuesday, after PSG defeated USL Dunkerque, the Frenchman noted his mindset heading into the match against the Premier League side. His response, though, is of someone who is oozing with confidence.

“We can’t imagine losing to Aston Villa or losing a French Cup final,” Dembele told beIN Sports (h/t Le10Sport). “Now, we need to stay focused because it’s in these moments that you see the great players and great teams.”

Meanwhile, Marquinhos will be unavailable due to suspension for the first leg against the English. To replace their captain, L’ÉQUIPE reports that Lucas Beraldo will be the choice, having already started against Dunkerque in the Coupe de France semifinal.