Aston Villa are strongly placed to book their spot in the quarter-finals of the Champions League as they host Club Brugge in the second leg of their round of 16 tie.
A 3-1 win saw Unai Emery’s side atone for their group stage defeat in Bruges and take a strong step towards a last-eight place.
The visitors have plenty to do to turn the tie on its head, though did secure a derby win over Cercle Brugge between the two legs.
Can they overturn their two-goal deficit and extend their European journey?
Here’s everything you need to know.
When is Aston Villa vs Club Brugge?
The second leg of the Champions League last-16 tie is due to kick off at 8pm GMT on Wednesday 12 March at Villa Park.
How can I watch it?
Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on TNT Sports 1, with coverage on the channel from 7pm GMT. Subscribers can stream the action via discovery+.
Team news
Unai Emery hopes to have both Emi Martinez and Marco Asensio available after the pair missed the weekend win over Brentford, with the manager suggesting that their absence was precautionary. Boubacar Kamara could be promoted into the starting side.
Joaquin Seys has missed the Belgian club’s last two outings with a hamstring issue and may again be sidelined.
Predicted line-ups
Aston Villa XI: Martinez; Disasi, Konsa, Mings, Digne; Kamara, Tielemans; McGinn, Rogers, Ramsey; Watkins.
Club Brugge XI: Mignolet; Sabbe, Ordonez, Mechele, De Cuyper; Onyedika, Jashari; Talbi, Vanaken, Tzolis; Jutgla.
Odds
Aston Villa win 11/17
Draw 18/5
Club Brugge win 5/1
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