PSG predicted lineup vs Aston Villa - Champions League

Having wrapped up the Ligue 1 title at the weekend, Paris Saint-Germain are aiming to keep the good times rolling when they host Aston Villa in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie.

Their surprisingly tame 1-0 victory over Angers on Saturday handed them the French top flight title with six games to spare, allowing them to now put all their focus on the Coupe de France final and, far more importantly, the Champions League.

It feels as if this could be the year for perennial underachievers PSG to finally lift Europe's premier trophy aloft, with former manager Unai Emery and his Villa outfit standing in their way. Having won 25 of their last 27 matches, however, the capital side will not be low on confidence.

Here is how PSG could line up for a crucial first leg.

PSG predicted lineup vs Aston Villa (4-3-3)

GK: Gianluigi Donnarumma - For all his flaws and inconsistencies, Donnarumma proved PSG's saviour during their penalty shootout victory over Liverpool in the last 16.

RB: Achraf Hakimi - The lung-busting runs of Hakimi will be the concern of former PSG defender Lucas Digne, who will have his hands full at left-back against the Moroccan and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.

CB: Lucas Beraldo - Marquinhos is suspended for the first leg and will be a sizeable absentee for Les Parisiens. The veteran's 21-year-old compatriot Beraldo could fill the large void left behind.

CB: Willian Pacho - Pacho has been mightily impressive in PSG colours since his move from Eintracht Frankfurt over the summer and must continue his impressive ascent against the lively Ollie Watkins.

LB: Nuno Mendes - Mendes was only used as a substitute during the weekend win against Angers and should be well-rested for a battle with the relentless Morgan Rogers - who scored last time out against Nottingham Forest.

CM: Joao Neves - The diminutive midfielder has formed a cohesive fellowship with Vitinha and Fabian Ruiz in the centre of the park, helping PSG's harmonious engine room facilitate the lethal triumvirate up top.

CM: Vitinha - Tempo-setter for the French champions, there are few better deep-lying playmakers than Vitinha. The Portuguese is such a smooth operator in the centre of the pitch.

CM: Fabian Ruiz - The Spaniard still awaits his first Champions League goal and he will be aiming to break the duck on his 43rd appearance in the competition on Wednesday evening.

RW: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia - The Georgian showcased his deadly agility and tireless work rate across both legs with Liverpool in the previous round. Emery will need a unique plan to stifle the winter recruit.

ST: Ousmane Dembele - Dembele has emerged as a genuine Ballon d'Or contender this year but his success depends on PSG winning the Champions League. He's certainly done his part to date, scoring seven times on the continent - including a decisive strike at Anfield.

LW: Bradley Barcola - Dembele has been the headline-grabber this term but Barcola has been exceptional. He has 18 goals and 15 assists in all competitions, with six of those coming in Europe.

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