Club Brugge faces Aston Villa in Champions League round of 16

Club Brugge is set to face Aston Villa in the first leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie, aiming for a repeat victory after previously defeating them 1-0 in November. Brugge recently impressed by eliminating Atalanta with a 5-2 aggregate score, marking a significant milestone as their first knockout stage win in the Champions League era. However, Brugge will be without key right-back Joaquin Seys due to injury, which adds pressure on their squad. Coach Nicky Hayen expressed confidence in his team's ability to contend with Villa, despite the Premier League side bolstering their squad with additions like Marcus Rashford and Marco Asensio. Brugge's recent form shows inconsistency, winning only one of their last four matches, which could impact their performance against a stronger Villa team. The match promises to be a competitive clash as both teams vie for a spot in the quarter-finals.