Villa's bold formation choice failed to deliver results - expert analysis divulges the tactical misstep.

Champions League Match of the Day analysis: Aston Villa's tactic risk didn't pay off In the latest analysis from Match of the Day, pundit Stephen Warnock delves into Aston Villa's strategic gamble that ultimately backfired. The decision to switch from a back five to a back three proved costly for the Premier League team as they suffered a 3-1 defeat against PSG in the Champions League quarter-final first leg at the Parc Des Princes. Source: BBC rewritten keywords: sports,soccer,tactics,strategy,defence

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