Astonvilla host Chelsea On match day 26 of the season 2024-25. Although he fought during the first half, new winter signings Marco Asensio and Marcus Rashford turned the game with decisive goals and assists, Helps the home team to secure a 2-1 comeback victory.
Chelsea took the lead in the ninth minute when Pedro Neto delivered an exact cross to Enzo FernandzWhich easily hit the ball into the net. With Villa subsequent, coach Unai Emery made a key substitution at the beginning of the second half, which took on Rashford, which turned out to be crucial in the turn.
In the 57th minute Rashford checked a cross from Matty Cash and added the ball to Asensio, that shot home to level the score at 1-1. The equalizer gained Villas momentum, and they pressed for more.
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Then, in the 89th minute, Rashford played a short corner to Youri Tielemans, who returned the ball with a quick one-two. Rashford’s Pinpoint Cross allowed Asensio to complete the comeback with a well -spoken volleySeal a 2-1 victory for villa.
Marco Asensio gets his second of the game to put Aston villa in front of late. 😱
With this victory, Aston Villa’s new duo by Marco Asensio and Marcus Rashford both made their brand, each contributed with a brace – Asensio with two goals and Rashford with two assists. Victory drove Villa up to 7th place in the Premier League position.
Resumes of Asensio and Rashford in Villa
Both Rashford and Asensio have met with challenges in recent years to reach their best form at Manchester United and Real Madrid/PSG, respectively But at Aston Villa they seem to have found their foot.
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For Asensio, This highlighted his first target contribution since November 9, 2024During his time at PSG when he recorded two assists against Angers. It was also the first time since 2021 that he did twice in a league match.
For Rashford the moment was significant because he did twice for the first time since 2020, and highlighted his meaning After being dropped 11 times on Manchester United under Ruben Amorim.
