Summary and Goals | Club Brugge 1-3 Aston Villa: Matchday 1/8 final of the Playoffs Champions League Full-Time

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Second Half ends, Club Brugge 1, Aston Villa 3.

Hugo Vetlesen (Club Club) left footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Maxim De Cuyper.

Substitution, Aston Villa. Lamare Bogarde replaces Ollie Watkins.

Substitution, Club Brugge. Hugo Vetlesen replaces Raphael Onyedika.

The fourth official has announced 4 minutes of added time.

Substitution, Club Brugge. Michal Skóras replaces Kyriani Sabbe.

Goal! Club Brugge 1, Aston Villa 3. Marco Asensio (Aston Villa) converts the penalty with a left footed shot to the bottom left corner.

Penalty conceded by Christos Tzolis (Bruges) after a foul in the penalty area.

Penalty awarded to Aston Villa. Matty Cash is fouled in the penalty area.

Substitution in Club Brugge. Gustaf Nilsson replaces Ferran Jutglà.

Substitution, Club Brugge. Hugo Siquet replaces Chemsdine Talbi.

Own goal by Brandon Mechele, Club Brugge. Club Brugge 1, Aston Villa 2.

Attempt missed. Ardon Jashari (Club Club) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Raphael Onyedika.

Joel Ordóñez (Bruges) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Foul by Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa).

Attempt missed. Christos Tzolis (Bruges) left footed shot from the left side of the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Hans Vanaken with a through ball.

Foul by Jacob Ramsey (Aston Villa).

Chemsdine Talbi (Club Club) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Attempt missed. Hans Vanaken (Bruges) header from the right side of the six yard box misses to the left. Assisted by Christos Tzolis with a cross.

Attempt missed. Matty Cash (Aston Villa) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is too high.

Attempt saved. Marco Asensio (Aston Villa) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Jacob Ramsey.

Attempt blocked. Christos Tzolis (Club Club) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Ardon Jashari.

Substitution, Aston Villa. Jacob Ramsey replaces John McGinn.

Substitution for Aston Villa. Matty Cash replaces Axel Disasi.

Substitution for Aston Villa. Boubacar Kamara replaces Leon Bailey.

Substitution for Aston Villa. Marco Asensio replaces Marcus Rashford.

Attempt missed. Leon Bailey (Aston Villa) left footed shot from outside the box is too high. Assisted by Axel Disasi.

Attempt saved. Raphael Onyedika (Club Club) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top right corner.

Attempt saved. Raphael Onyedika (Club Club) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top right corner.

Corner, Club Brugge. Conceded by Tyrone Mings.

Kyriani Sabbe (Club Club) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Foul by Marcus Rashford (Aston Villa).

Maxim De Cuyper (Club Club) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Lack of Leon Bailey (Aston Villa).

Second Half begins Club Brugge 1, Aston Villa 1.

First Half ends, Club Brugge 1, Aston Villa 1.

Attempt missed. Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa) header from the centre of the box is missed.

Corner, Club Brugge. Conceded by Axel Disasi.

Attempt missed. Brandon Mechele (Club Club) header from a difficult angle on the right is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Christos Tzolis with a cross following a corner.

Corner, Club Brugge. Conceded by Axel Disasi.

Ferran Jutglà (Bruges) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Hans Vanaken.

Attempt saved. Chemsdine Talbi (Club Club) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom left corner.

Attempt blocked. Chemsdine Talbi (Club Club) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Christos Tzolis.

Leon Bailey (Aston Villa) wins a free kick on the right wing.

Foul by Maxim De Cuyper (Bruges).

Offside, Club Brugge. Christos Tzolis tries a through ball, but Chemsdine Talbi is caught offside.

Goal! Club Brugge 1, Aston Villa 1. Maxim De Cuyper (Club Brugge) left footed shot from the left side of the box to the bottom right corner. Assisted by Christos Tzolis.

Attempt saved. Marcus Rashford (Aston Villa) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the right is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Leon Bailey.

Corner, Club Brugge. Conceded by Axel Disasi.

Goal! Club Brugge 0, Aston Villa 1. Leon Bailey (Aston Villa) left footed shot from the centre of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Tyrone Mings with a headed pass following a set piece situation.

Ollie Watkins (Aston Villa) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Foul by Joel Ordóñez (Bruges).

Club Brugge's Recent Matches

Club Brugge has shown mixed performances in their last three games. They secured a crucial 3-1 away win against Atalanta on February 18, proving their ability to compete at a high level. However, they stumbled at home with a disappointing 1-2 loss to Standard Liege on February 23. Most recently, they managed a 1-1 draw against Gent on March 1, highlighting their struggles to maintain consistency.

Aston Villa's Recent Matches

Aston Villa has also had an unpredictable run of form. They secured an impressive 2-1 home victory against Chelsea on February 22 but suffered a heavy 1-4 away defeat to Crystal Palace on February 25, raising concerns about their defensive solidity. They rebounded with a 2-0 win over Cardiff City in the FA Cup on February 28, restoring some confidence ahead of this European test.

Match Details

• Date: Tuesday, March 4, 2025
• Time: 12:45 PM ET (9:45 AM PT)
• Tournament: UEFA Champions League – Round of 16
• Stadium: Jan Breydel Stadium, Bruges, Belgium