Aston Villa roundly outplayed aristocrats Paris Saint-Germain and left the Parc des Princes rejoicing in a famous 3-2 win. The victory was tainted somewhat by its failure to ensure them a place in the Champions League semi-finals. In the first leg at their home ground, Villa Park in Birmingham, Aston Villa was plunging into an ultra-competitive series. They ended up losing 3-1, shattering their hopes in the two-legged tie.
Under the leadership of head coach Unai Emery, Aston Villa showcased their resilience and skill in the return match, rallying to claim a hard-fought victory in front of a lively crowd in Paris. Even with the victory, the aggregate score worked in favor of PSG, who moved on to the semi-finals.
Aston Villa’s passionate supporters have just as high-profile fans in the royal family as the soccer-crazed Prince William — and his son, Prince George. Prince William decided to support Aston Villa so he could be different from his school friends who all supported Manchester United and Chelsea. Now he’s passed that same dedication to his beloved club down to his own son. The two have now sat side by side at plenty of matches, celebrating dramatic and historic moments together on the sidelines.
“I wanted to have a team that was more mid-table that could give me more emotional rollercoaster moments. Aston Villa’s always had a great history.” – Prince William
Prince George’s godfather, the Duke of Westminster, is an Aston Villa fan. This extension of the connection deepens the bonds within the royal family and their commitment to the club even more.
This season, Aston Villa has featured prominent players like Marco Asensio and Marcus Rashford, adding to the excitement surrounding their matches. Yet with a great history and loyal fan club, the team’s recent European run was disappointing.
Prince William, lifelong Aston Villa fan, did his best to prove his allegiance with a bit of bias.
“I’m generally very open to whoever they support, but obviously I’m a bit biased.” – Prince William
Despite facing challenges in their European journey, Aston Villa’s energetic display against PSG served as a testament to their quality and fight. They need to keep their iron fist over their home leagues. Their commitment adds to their legacy, making them one of the more endeared clubs with a storied past.
