FA Cup 2024/2025 - Quarter-finals - Matchday 8
- Sun Mar.30 13:30
Deepdale, Preston
Referee: Kavanagh
- Nunn, Betts
- VAR: Robinson, T
Player of the match: Rashford
FA Cup 2024/2025 - Quarter-finals - Matchday 8
- Sun Mar.30 13:30
Deepdale, Preston
Referee: Kavanagh
- Nunn, Betts
- VAR: Robinson, T
Player of the match: Rashford
Preston North End - Aston Villa FA Cup 2024/2025 2025-03-30. goals: Rashford (penalty + 1), Ramsey
A.Villa was 32 minutes ahead and 0 minutes down on score
A.Villa was 32 minutes ahead and 0 minutes down on score
Match summary
| Keane |  | 28 | |||||||||
| 58 |  | Rashford | 0-1 | ||||||||
| 63 |  | Rashford | 0-2 | ||||||||
Osmajić  Keane | 64 | ||||||||||
| Whiteman | | 67 | |||||||||
| 71 | | Ramsey | 0-3 | ||||||||
| 73 | McGinn Tielemans | ||||||||||
| 73 | Malen Rogers | ||||||||||
| 73 | Onana Asensio | ||||||||||
| Lindsay Meghoma | 77 | ||||||||||
| Evans Riis | 77 | ||||||||||
| 81 | A arcia Cash | ||||||||||
| 81 | Watkins Rashford | ||||||||||
| Mawene THor’on | 83 | ||||||||||
| Carroll Frøkjær | 83 | ||||||||||
Stats
| 4 | Shots | 16 |
| 1 | Shots on goal | 7 |
| 17 | Fouls | 7 |
| 0 | Corner Kicks | 9 |
| 3 | Offsides | 1 |
| 29% | % possession | 71% |
| # |  |  | Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 |  Cornell | |||
| 14 | Storey | |||
| 19 | Gibson | |||
| 16 | Hughes | |||
| 11 |  Brady | |||
| 22 |  Þórðarson | 83' | ||
| 4 | Whiteman | 67' | ||
| 10 |  Frøkjær | 83' | ||
| 3 | Meghoma | 77' | ||
| 9 | Riis | 77' | ||
| 7 | Keane | 64' | 28' |
| # | Substitutes | | | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 |  Osmajić | 64' | ||
| 6 |  Lindsay | 77' | ||
| 12 | Evans | 77' | ||
| 39 | Carroll | 83' | ||
| 31 | Mawene | 83' | ||
| 41 | Stowell | |||
| 26 |  Bauer | |||
| 32 |  Pasiek | |||
| 38 | Tarry |
Assistant : McCall
Match Preview
Aston Villa achieved a historic milestone by advancing to the Champions League quarter-finals for the first time in over four decades. A decisive victory over Club Brugge has set the stage for a compelling matchup against Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). This upcoming tie carries additional intrigue as manager Unai Emery seeks redemption against his former club. Integral to Villa's European success has been Marco Asensio, who joined from PSG. The Spanish forward has been instrumental, delivering notable performances and crucial goals, including a double against Brugge, amassing seven goals in eight appearances.
Rashford's loan move from Manchester United has also been a focal point. His resurgence at Villa, marked by four assists in nine appearances, has prompted discussions about a potential permanent transfer. However, financial considerations loom large, with United potentially needing to pay Rashford £20 million if he departs this summer, given his substantial contract and Villa's likely inability to match his current wages. His revitalized form has led pundits to advocate for his inclusion in the England squad for upcoming World Cup qualifiers, suggesting that manager Thomas Tuchel should recognize Rashford's potential and recent improvements.
Off the pitch, Prince William, a dedicated Aston Villa supporter, shared his match-day superstitions, revealing that he moves around his house with his children during games to influence the team's luck. He emphasized not pressuring his children to support Villa, encouraging them to choose their own favorite teams. Additionally, he engages anonymously in online forums, connecting with fellow fans and enriching his experience of the sport.
Furthermore, the influence of sporting director Ramón Rodríguez Verdejo, known as Monchi, has been pivotal. His strategic vision has been instrumental in Villa's recent successes, including their deep run in the Champions League. Monchi's track record of revitalizing teams and achieving European success underscores his significant impact on the club's aspirations