Overview
- Aston Villa defeated 10-man Club Brugge 3-0 at Villa Park, completing a 6-1 aggregate victory in the Champions League Round of 16.
- Marco Asensio, on loan from PSG, scored twice in the second half, bringing his tally to seven goals since joining Villa in January.
- Ian Maatsen added a second goal for Villa, while Marcus Rashford's pace and creativity played a key role in the team's attacking success.
- Brugge's Kyriani Sabbe was sent off in the 17th minute for a professional foul on Rashford, leaving the visitors at a disadvantage early on.
- This marks Aston Villa's first Champions League quarter-final appearance in 42 years, where they will face Paris Saint-Germain, managed by former PSG coach Unai Emery.