The article discusses the contrasting fortunes of English clubs in the Champions League quarter-finals. Arsenal secured a dominant first-leg victory over Real Madrid, leading 3-0, setting them up for a strong position heading into the second leg. Meanwhile, Aston Villa faces a challenging second leg against PSG, needing a two-goal victory to force extra time, despite PSG's historically tough home record. Both matches highlight the competitive nature and stakes of European football for English clubs in this season's tournament.
Arsenal's incredible first-leg triumph over the reigning European champions has put them on the cusp of their third Champions League semi-final and their first since 2009.
Villa will need to beat PSG by two goals just to force extra time at Villa Park, but the French champions have only been defeated by such a margin twice in the last 12 months.
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