Aston Villa fans have been involved in a shocking brawl with Paris Saint-Germain supporters ahead of Wednesday's Champions League quarter-final.

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• Villa face biggest game in a generation
• PSG and Villa fans brawl in city centre
• Punches and chairs thrown

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Villa are preparing for their biggest game in a generation, when they take on PSG in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final. As a result, thousands of fans have descended on Paris ahead of their clash, but footage posted on social media has shown Villa fans engaged in a huge brawl with PSG supporters in the city centre.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  In the video, footage shows both sets of fans throwing chairs and glasses, while punches are exchanged. One group appear to be slightly younger, with their hoods up, and the melee lasts for just over a minute.

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  WHAT NEXT?

  Villa and PSG meet on Wednesday evening. Officials will hope there is no trouble at the Parc des Princes.

Tags: Futebol
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