Aston Villa Advances to Champions League Quarter-Finals with Key Contributions from Marco Asensio

The on-loan forward's standout performance helps secure a matchup against Paris Saint-Germain, showcasing Aston Villa's rapid rise in European football.

Aston Villa defeated Club Brugge 3-0 to advance to the Champions League quarter-finals, marking a significant milestone in their European campaign.
Marco Asensio, on loan from Paris Saint-Germain, played a pivotal role off the bench, scoring twice and revitalizing the team's performance in the second half.
Villa capitalized on a 16th-minute red card for Brugge's Kyriani Sabbe, which left the Belgian side with ten men for most of the match.
Ian Maatsen also contributed with his first goal for Villa, while Marcus Rashford provided an assist in his impactful display despite not scoring.
Unai Emery, Villa's manager and former PSG coach, has guided the team from mid-table mediocrity in 2019 to competing with Europe's elite, setting up a compelling clash against PSG in the next round.