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Aston Villa’s Champions League heartbreak told in 10 photos of Prince William

Aston Villa’s hopes of a Champions League miracle were extinguished in agonising fashion as a brilliant fightback against PSG fell narrowly short in their quarter-final second leg. The Prince of Wales’ face said it all in these eight pictures that tell the story of the night the dream ended.

Pre-match nerves

April 15, 2025 Britain's Prince William and his son Prince George in the stands before the match
Credit: Reuters/Hannah McKay

A stiff drink might be required but Prince William opts for water instead minutes from kick off in the VIP box. Villa’s most famous fan looks significantly more anxious than the cool, calm and remarkably insightful William that was on punditry duties pre-match last week.