Aston Villa Poised for Champions League Quarter-Final After First-Leg Advantage

Unai Emery's side holds a 3-1 lead over Club Brugge as they aim to secure their first European Cup quarter-final in over four decades.

Aston Villa leads 3-1 from the first leg in Belgium, with late goals from Marco Asensio and an own goal by Brandon Mechele sealing the advantage.
Key players Marco Asensio, Emiliano Martinez, and Amadou Onana return to the squad for the second leg at Villa Park after missing the weekend's Premier League match.
Unai Emery emphasizes respect for Club Brugge and has prepared his team for potential extra time and penalties despite their two-goal cushion.
Club Brugge, who defeated Atalanta 3-1 away earlier in the tournament, face a daunting task as they have never won a major European match in England in 14 attempts.
If Villa progresses, they are set to face Paris Saint-Germain in the quarter-finals, a significant milestone in their European campaign under Emery.