BBC Sport pundits Thomas Hitzlsperger and Nedum Onuoha discuss how Aston Villa manager Unai Emery's substitutions "changed the game" against Club Brugge by bringing more "energy" resulting in Villa scoring two late goals in Champions League.
Unai Emery spoke with the press at the Jan Breydel Stadium after Aston Villa's win in the Champions League round of 16
Despite their two-goal advantage in the tie, the Spaniard insisted that his team should not think they have already reached the quarter-finals stages of the competition
"We are not in the quarter-final. There's still 90 minutes to play, we're ready in case we need extra-time and penalties because I know how difficult it is in each match and how we can change one match in 90 minutes. "The players - I'm sure they have experiences before as well with matches like that and we have to respect the opponent always.
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery was delighted with Tyrone Mings' performance in victory at Champions League opponents Club Brugge.
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery called for his players not to get carried away after their victory at Club Brugge was deserved on Tuesday night.
Emery conceded Club Brugge "deserved" to beat Villa in the Champions League group stage in November because his side "didn't compete like we want to do". He is hopeful Villa will "feel strong" and "compete better" this time.
Unai Emery delighted with Tyrone Mings’ redemption against Club Brugge - Mings made a sensational goal-saving clearance which swung the balance of the match
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery spoke with the press ahead of the first leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie against Club Brugge
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery believes one player stood out in the 3-1 win away at Club Brugge in the Champions League.
Villa's star duo has seen Asensio bag four goals, whereas Rashford leads the way for big chances created (six) in all competitions since the start of February
March 3 (Reuters) - Aston Villa defender Pau Torres will be available for their Champions League last 16 first leg tie against Club Brugge after recovering from a foot fracture, manager Unai Emery said ahead of Tuesday's game in Belgium. The 28-year-old ...