Emery conceded Club Brugge "deserved" to beat Villa in the Champions League group stage in November because his side "didn't compete like we want to do". He is hopeful Villa will "feel strong" and "compete better" this time.

John McGinn believes the best is yet to come from Villa and claimed Unai Emery’s team can still “make history” this season.

It's a rematch from earlier this season as Club Brugge host Aston Villa in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16 on Tuesday. The

Aston Villa captain John McGinn says they have a "no-excuse mentality" under boss Unai Emery. Having impressed last season to qualify for the Champions League in fourth place, Villa have struggled to replicate that form in the Premier League this campaign.

Club Brugge boss Nicky Hayen has warned his players they are facing a stronger Villa team than the one they beat in November.

A SUPERCOMPUTER has crunched the numbers ahead of the Champions League knockouts – and it’s good news for the remaining Prem clubs. Arsenal, Liverpool and Aston Villa are all in action

Club Brugge and Aston Villa kick off the Round of 16 of the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League on Tuesday. The home team was one of the biggest surprises of the playoffs as the Belgian side were able to knock out Atalanta while the away side are back to play European soccer after ending up eighth in the league phase,