Aston Villa faces Club Brugge in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16. The match will take place at Jan Breydelstadion, where Club Brugge, a top Belgian team, previously defeated Villa during the league stage. Manager Nicky Hayen highlighted Villa's strengthened squad with new signings and emphasized the collective effort needed to counter them. Aston Villa, now under Unai Emery, aims to replicate their previous season's success and is a strong contender for the Champions League this year, given their recent performances and squad depth.
Club Brugge manager Hayen acknowledged that Aston Villa's recent signings like Rashford and Asensio have enhanced their squad, making them "stronger than before" with more quality overall.
Hayen emphasized the need for a collective team effort against the Villans, mentioning that Villa's strength comes not from a single player, but their overall quality and intensity.
Aston Villa's impressive performance under Emery has placed them in contention for the Champions League, showcasing their potential to compete against European rivals such as Club Brugge.
While Club Brugge has past victories over Aston Villa, the pressure is on them to perform at home against a side that has improved significantly with recent additions.
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