France, April 10 -- Sumptuous, scorching and slick were the finishes that enabled Paris Saint-Germain to come from behind totake a wholesome advantage into the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final clash against Aston Villa.

Fresh and vibrant after clinching a fourth consecutive Ligue 1 crown last Saturday, PSG tore into the Premier League visitors to the Parc des Princes.

Vitinha signalled his intent with a long-range shot that was safely gathered by the Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez.

The Argentine - whistled and jeered throughout by the locals for his anti-French comments after the 2022 World Cup - was also equal to another effort from distance from skipper Achraf Hakimi.

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