Aston Villa shows resilience despite loss to PSG in Champions League
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 6:32 AM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
Aston Villa faced Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League on August 12, 2026, showcasing resilience despite a depleted squad. Capitan John McGinn assured fans of a competitive season, even with key players missing due to recent World Cup commitments., Villa introduced young talents Brian Madjo and George Hemmings, while Boubacar Kamara made a return from injury. The team is expected to strengthen ahead of the Premier League opener against Brighton on August 23, as they seek new signings in the transfer window.
- •Villa faced PSG in Austria on August 12, 2026.
- •Key players absent included Ollie Watkins and Emi Martinez.
- •Brian Madjo and George Hemmings made their first starts.
- •Boubacar Kamara returned from a serious injury.
- •Villa targets new signings, including Matteo Ruggeri and Joao Palhinha.
- 6:32 AMYahoo Sports — Aston Villa analysis: Depleted in defeat but not down
"Pre-game, captain John McGinn promised Aston Villa fans they could still expect "as much as possible" this season despite the high-profile exits of Morgan Rogers and Youri Tielemans. A battling performance in Austria backed those words up as, even in this defeat by PSG, Villa scared the European champions for a second time in 18 months, following their 5-4 Champions League last-eight defeat in 2025. No Ollie Watkins, Emi Martinez and Ezri Konsa - given more time off after the World Cup - which allowed teenager Brian Madjo to finally show what he can do after Villa won their appeal to register him, and 19-year-old midfielder George Hemmings also getting a start.
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