The opening phase of this revamped Champions League rolls on for Paris Saint-Germain as they head on the road this time to face Aston Villa, on Tuesday, December 8, 2026, with kick-off at 9 p.m. It’s a sixth showdown that nudges PSG closer to the finish line and the knockout round, depending on their position in the standings—a saga that will run through January, peppered with high-stakes clashes to come!
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After two incroyables Ligue des Champions for PSG in two years, the Paris club will attempt to repeat the feat, now regarded as one of the tournament's favourites. In this third edition of the revamped European competition, the third club to face away is Aston Villa.
Fourth in the Premier League last season, the English club is a well-known rival for Paris Saint-Germain, whom they’ve faced many times in recent years. The latest chapter came as recently as August, when PSG edged them to win the UEFA Super Cup. In the Champions League, the two teams go at it like lions on the pitch, the most recent two-legged clash nearly depriving the Parisians of a quarterfinal spot in 2025.
As usual in the Champions League, the match will be broadcast on Canal+ starting at 9 p.m. You can also watch it in Parisian bars with your friends!
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