Aston Villa advances to Champions League quarter-finals, faces PSG

Aston Villa advanced to the Champions League quarter-finals for the first time in 42 years, defeating Club Brugge 3-0 at home, securing a 6-1 aggregate victory. Marco Asensio, on loan from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), was instrumental in the win, scoring twice after coming off the bench, bringing his tally to seven goals since joining Villa in January. The match was highlighted by a red card for Brugge's Kyriani Sabbe, which left them at a disadvantage early on. Villa's coach Unai Emery will face his former club PSG next month, adding significance to the matchup. Asensio's ability to play against PSG is permitted under UEFA rules, unlike in the Premier League, where loan players cannot face their parent clubs. Villa aims to build on their European success while navigating fluctuating form in the league.