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Confusion reigned in Birmingham as the Europa League anthem was mistakenly played ahead of Aston Villa vs PSG's Champions League quarter-final.
In a moment that left both Aston Villa and Paris Saint-Germain players baffled, the wrong anthem was played ahead of their Champions League quarter-final clash at Villa Park.
As the teams lined up for kickoff, expecting the iconic Champions League anthem, the stadium speakers instead blared the Europa League theme. The mix-up caught everyone off guard — including the players, who exchanged confused glances as the incorrect music played on.
Camera footage captured the surprised expressions of both squads as they waited for the match to begin. The moment quickly went viral on social media, with many fans joking that Villa’s campaign had taken a wrong turn even before kickoff.
The mishap added an awkward start to what was already a tough night for Unai Emery’s side, who entered the second leg trailing 3-1 on aggregate. PSG extended their lead early in the match, deepening Villa’s uphill battle.
While the anthem gaffe may not have impacted the result, it certainly gave football fans a surreal pre-match moment to remember.