Aston Villa's Marcus Rashford is poised to face his parent club, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), in the upcoming Champions League quarter-final. Since joining Villa on loan in February, Rashford has made a significant impact, scoring eight goals in 11 appearances across all competitions.
In the Champions League, Rashford has formed a formidable partnership with Marco Asensio, who is also on loan from PSG. Their combined efforts have been instrumental in Villa's impressive run, culminating in a 6-1 aggregate victory over Club Brugge in the Round of 16. Asensio's brace in the second leg secured Villa's spot in the quarter-finals. ​
UEFA regulations permit loaned players to compete against their parent clubs in European competitions, provided there is no specific clause prohibiting such appearances. This means both Rashford and Asensio are eligible to play against PSG.
The first leg of the quarter-final is scheduled for Wednesday, April 9, at Parc des Princes in Paris. This match will mark a significant moment for Villa, as they aim to continue their historic Champions League journey against the reigning French champions.