BBC · Apr 9, 2025

'Delighted he can play' - PSG relish loanee Asensio's return

Image caption, Marco Asensio scored three goals in the round of 16 aggregate win over Club BruggeParis St-Germain are enjoying a season to remember - but know one of the biggest dangers to fulfilling their ultimate dream could be a player currently on their books.

Fresh from retaining the Ligue 1 title, the French side host Aston Villa in the Champions League quarter-finals on Wednesday, facing the unusual prospect of coming up against one of their own in Marco Asensio.

The 29-year-old Spain forward joined Villa on loan from PSG in January and has been a revelation, with eight goals and one assist in his 11 games for the Villans.

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