It’s been an incredible journey and we have shown that we can compete at this level. We will keep pushing and fighting until the end of the season to achieve our objectives.
With the determination and spirit shown by the team, there is a belief that Villa can secure Champions League football for next season. It will be a tough battle, but with performances like the one against PSG, anything is possible.
“We just fell a little bit short.
We had chances to take the game to extra-time but we’ve got to be proud about the way we came back against one of the best teams in the world, to fight to the end.
We want more. We want to be back here next season and we will try our best to do that.
When asked about what Emery said at half-time, when his side were still staring down the barrel of a 5-2 deficit on aggregate, McGinn added: He said, ‘I’m proud of the performance, keep going, you just never know’.
We never gave up. It was chaos, but we gave absolutely everything and I think every Aston Villa supporter will leave with a huge sense of pride.
Konsa echoed the claims made by his manager and captain, while also referencing the chance he missed when Marcus Rashford’s cross flashed across the face of goal but the defender failed to make the necessary connection from point-blank range.
I’m proud of the boys, Konsa said. The two goals at the start killed us but we showed great belief and character to get back into it. We won the second leg but it wasn’t enough.
At half-time we felt we had nothing to lose. We wanted to go out there and prove a point. We had chances, I think I scored the hardest one. I don’t think we could have done any more. I missed the ball [for the headed chance], it happens.
Donnarumma made some excellent saves. We showed tonight we can compete at the highest level and we want to do it again next season.
‘Villa have to use PSG victory going forward’
Sky Sports’ Jamie Carragher on CBS:
“It’s one of those nights that as a fan, you’re disappointed, but you’ve loved it as well.
“You were going to Villa Park not expecting too much but that is a night they’ll remember for a long time.
“Hopefully, from Villa’s point of view, they’ll get in the Champions league again next season.