Aston Villa manager Unai Emery expressed excitement over reaching the Champions League quarterfinals after defeating Club Brugge. He emphasized the importance of competing against elite teams like Paris Saint-Germain. Emery highlighted the challenge presented by PSG, noting their strong performance against Liverpool. Villa captain John McGinn shared the team's determination to advance further, acknowledging the tough competition ahead but celebrating their historic achievement. Despite a shaky first-half performance in the previous match, Villa secured a decisive 6-1 aggregate win, showcasing their resilience and ambition in the tournament.
"For our club, it is very important to be in the Champions League quarterfinal, to play against Paris Saint-Germain is something we have to be proud of," said Emery after Wednesday's defeat of Club Brugge in the last 16.
"Paris Saint-Germain are frightening over two legs, so it's going to be really tough," he told TNT. "But Aston Villa are Champions League quarterfinalists, we can't ask for much more at the minute, and we'll strive for more, you never know."
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