Aston Villa Triumphs Over Club Brugge in Champions League First Leg

The Premier League side secures a 3-1 victory in Belgium with late goals, including a penalty from Marco Asensio.

Aston Villa defeated Club Brugge 3-1 in the first leg of their Champions League Round of 16 tie, overturning an earlier group stage loss in Belgium.
Leon Bailey opened the scoring for Villa in the 3rd minute, giving the visitors an early lead.
Club Brugge equalized through Hans Vanaken, but Aston Villa regained control with a late own goal by Brandon Mechele and a penalty converted by Marco Asensio.
Tyrone Mings redeemed himself with a critical goal-line clearance after a previous costly error in the group stage loss to Brugge.
Unai Emery's side, strengthened by January signings like Asensio and Rashford, aims to secure a quarter-final spot in the second leg at Villa Park.