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Aston Villa Cruise into Champions League Quarter-Finals with 6-1 Aggregate Victory |
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| Aston Vila marshals past Club Brugge 6-1 on aggregate | ||
The Dream Begins for Aston Villa |
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| Aston Villa opened their Champions League debut campaign with a sensational opening-round victory, storming past Club Brugge 6-1 in aggregate. Marco Asensio, on loan from Paris Saint-Germain, played a pivotal role, scoring a crucial second-half double in the second leg, sealing their historic progress to the last 16. | ||
Key Moments in a 3-0 Second-Leg Triumph |
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| Asensio’s heroics came in the 50th and 61st minutes, pushing Villa to a 3-0 victory in the second leg after a tense 1-1 draw at the first leg in Belgium. Villa solidified their position with goals from Ian Maasen, his first coming in the 57th minute when he secured the primary goal. | Leon Bailey assisted with a clinical pass to Asensio, and Marcus Rashford passionately closed the match with his selfless pass to Asensio. Villa led by 3-0 in the second half, with a total of 6-1 on aggregate. | |
Asensio Shines for Villa |
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Asensio remains a pivotal player for Villa in their quest for glory. His dual goals on the presidential boy came on the field, and emotionally connecting with him was inspiring—With players of his caliber, Villa can dream big. He already provided valuable intel due to his eligibility to play against his parent club, PSG, under UEFA regulations, making this duel strategic and heart-jabbing. |
Player Stats |
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| Match Statistics: Club Brugge 0-3 Aston Villa |
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| Venue: Villa Park, Birmingham, UK |
Date: March 12, 2025 |
Fan Attendance: High-profile match with over 42,000 fans, including Britain’s Prince William |
Path to the Quarterfinals |
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The second leg proved pivotal for Aston Villa, who had struggled for sharpness at times. Nevertheless, they massively relieved their Champions League campaign. With Asensio’s impactful second-half, deadlocks saw Villa break free their shortcomings. All these sensational goals left PSG’s Villa hailing their player as Var Aachen propagated their triumph into quarter-finals. |
The drama continued when Kyriani Sabbe brought down the on-loan Villa forward Marcus Rashford in a contentious incident that saw him receive a red card in the 17th minute. The match had hit a critical turning point, as Simion Mignlet deflected the free kick, starting a historic comeback. | |
Key Threats in the Quarter-Finals |
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| The upcoming quarter-final clash will alternate fighting Liverpool’s conquerors at the Parc des Princes when offering glorious chances for boss Unai Emery bringing caliber Champions League ofr teams after a lifetime of prestige and performances. | The contest happens against Paris St. Germain’s Villa where the squad will go celebrate their opponent’s win. | |
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Stay Tuned for More European Glory |
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| With Villa advancing to the last eight of Europe’s premier club competition for the first time since 1983, fans are hoping for a repeat of that magical run, or even more. Will these powerful, dynamic players carry them all the way to Paris? | ||