According to reports, Villa Park in Birmingham will host the second leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-final between Aston Villa and Paris Saint-Germain. The first leg in Paris ended with a 3-1 victory for the home team, despite the English side scoring first.

Unai Emery, Aston Villa’s Spanish coach, attended the pre-match press conference and answered questions.

Emery on the influence of Villa Park fans: “If we connect with our fans, if we transmit positive energy, if we play well tactically and individually, the fans will give us energy. They will help us a lot and bring something positive. For our players, playing at home is always an advantage. How much they can help us and what they bring is very important.”

Emery on the need to win: “Our goal is to win. One goal will not be enough. But if we score first, we can get closer to our goal. We will play with a strong plan, try to be cohesive, and understand how the game develops over 90 minutes. Against Brugge, we were prepared for extra time and penalties, and tomorrow will be the same.”

Emery on Ollie Watkins’ fitness: “He showed against Southampton that he is in great shape. He performed very well in 30 minutes and scored. That’s what we want from our players—100% focus and using their abilities to help the team, regardless of how much they play. Everyone must be ready.”

Emery on his team’s strategy: “Today’s training session will help us assess the players’ condition. Of course, I have ideas, but I haven’t finalized the starting lineup yet. I have a general strategy for the game, extra time, and penalties in mind. The players must know their responsibilities, understand the strategy, and manage the emotional aspect, whether they start or come off the bench.”

Emery on how to beat PSG: “Yes, we have practiced it. We must execute our strategy perfectly while also understanding PSG’s ideas. We must know how to handle duels on the pitch. The players are key. PSG won the first leg at our home. The result showed that PSG is one of the contenders in this Champions League, but we also showed we can compete and achieve a good result. Tomorrow, we will give everything—with our experience, ideas, and abilities. We must believe, but also respect PSG and use the power of Villa Park. We must feel this is our home, an impenetrable fortress.”