Champions League quarterfinals set after Real Madrid, Arsenal, Aston Villa and Dortmund advance
The 2024-25 UEFA Champions League quarterfinals are set following the last four round of 16 second leg matches on Wednesday.MARCH 12
ASTON VILLA 16-9-9 · 7TH IN ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE · CONFERENCE LEAGUE QUALIFYING
16-9-9 · 7TH IN ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE · CONFERENCE LEAGUE QUALIFYING
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Super-sub Asensio has explosive impact as fireworks greet Villa passage to Champions League quarters
Fireworks exploded above the stadium at the final whistle to greet Aston Villa’s progress to the Champions League quarterfinals in the club’s first season in Europe’s top competiti...MARCH 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Who Are Aston Villa Playing in the Champions League Quarterfinals? Aston Villa punched their ticket to the Champions League quarterfinals after beating Club Brugge 6–1 over both legs.
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Ollie Watkins - Off with knock Watkins came off with an apparent knock during the first half of Wednesday's clash with Club Brugge.
Impact Watkins was able to make it to half time during the Champions League clash, but eventually came off with a knock. The forward was replaced by Marco Asensio, who is a different type of attacker but still offers plenty of threat. Watkins will have the rest of the international break to try and get fit.
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Amadou Onana - Back on bench Onana (hamstring) is on the bench for Wednesday's clash with Club Brugge.
Impact Onana returns to the bench for Wednesday's match against Club Brugge. The midfielder has spent more than a month on the sideline with a hamstring injury but is now fit and available for a return. This is Onana's last chance before the March international break.
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Where to watch Aston Villa vs. Club Brugge free live stream, channel, start time & lineups for UCL match | Sporting News Aston Villa vs. Club Brugge kickoff time: Here’s how to watch the Champions League match on TV and live stream in the United States as well...
MARCH 12 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Ross Barkley - Missing out again Barkley (calf) is out for Wednesday's match against Club Brugge, according to manager Unai Emery, per Jacob Tanswell of the Athletic. "Ross is not [back]."
Impact Barkley is set to miss out yet again, with the midfielder still not fit from his calf injury after two months out. He was expcted to be nearing a return around a month ago, although that claim has proven false, as he is now out until at least after the international break, hoping to be fit when they return in FA Cup action on March 30.
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Amadou Onana - Possibility for Wednesday Onana (hamstring) looks to be questionable for Wednesday's match against Club Brugge, according to manager Unai Emery, per Jacob Tanswell of the Athletic. "Amadou is coming back in...
Impact Onana looks to be a late call for Wednesday, possibly earning a spot on the bench after over a month out due to a hamstring injury. He will likely need to pass a fitness test to be an option, leaving him as a true game-time decisions. However, the club may choose to be cautious and leave him out until after the break, as the club won't play again until March 30.
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Emiliano Martinez - Set to return Wednesday Martinez (strain) is an option for Wednesday's match against Club Brugge, according to manager Unai Emery, per Jacob Tanswell of the Athletic. "Emi is in the squad."
Impact Martinez looks to have put his muscle injury in the past after only one match, as he is now an option for their UCL bout Wednesday. He is their regular starter in net and will expect to see that spot immediately now that he is fit, starting in all nine of the club's UCL matches this season, notching four clean sheets during that span.
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Marco Asensio - Option Wednesday Asensio (undisclosed) is an option for Wednesday's match against Club Bruggegge, according to manger Unai Emery, per Jacob Tanswell of the Athletic. "Marco is in the squad."
Impact Asensio looks to be back from his muscle injuries after missing the club's last contest, with the attacker having been deemed an option ahead of game time. This is solid news for both parties involved, as he has started in three of his seven appearances since joining the club, notching five goals during that span. That said, he will hope to see the start, although he may be left on the bench to be cautious.
MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE
Man City Women part ways with Gareth Taylor after five years, with Nick Cushing appointed interim head coach Gareth Taylors departure comes a day after he guided Man City Women to a 2-0 FA Cup quarter-final win against Aston Villa to set up a semi-f...
MARCH 10 • SKY.COM
Marco Asensio - Dealing with muscle pain Asensio was unavailable for Saturday's match against Brentford due to muscle pain, coach Unai Emery confirmed in a press conference. "They were not feeling good yesterday. They had...
Impact Asensio was unavailable for Saturday's game against Brentford due to muscle pain but could recover in time for Wednesday's Champions League second leg against Brugge. His absence was precautionary to avoid any risk. Even if he misses the Brugge match, it would have little impact on the starting lineup since he has not been a regular starter since joining the club in the transfer window.
MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE
Emiliano Martinez - Out with muscle pain Martinez was ruled out for Saturday's clash with Brentford due to muscle pain, coach Unai Emery said in a press conference. "They were not feeling good yesterday. They had some mus...
Impact Martinez was ruled out for Saturday's game against Brentford due to muscle pain but could recover in time for Wednesday's second-leg clash in the Champions League against Brugge. His absence was a precautionary measure to avoid any risk. If he remains unavailable, Robin Olsen will take his place in goal again.
MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE
Bournemouth, Everton, Manchester United and West Ham United to play in Premier League Summer Series
Bournemouth, Everton, Manchester United and West Ham United will play preseason matches in the United States as part of the second Premier League Summer SeriesMARCH 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Robin Olsen - Three saves in win Olsen had three saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 1-0 win over Brentford.
Impact Olsen set a season best with three saves in his third league appearance. It also marked his first clean sheet. Up next for Aston Villa is a meeting with Club Brugge in Champions League play on Wednesday.
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Ollie Watkins - Another goal contribution Watkins scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Brentford.
Impact Watkins buried a shot from the left side of the box, assisted by Jacob Ramsey in the 49th minute. This marked the eighth time in 11 league games that Watkins accounted for a goal contribution, as he is up to six goals and three assists in that period. This was also the 11th time this season that he accounted for at least four shots.
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Jacob Ramsey - Picks up assist in win Ramsey assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Brentford.
Impact Ramsey fed the ball to Ollie Watkins, who buried a shot from the left side of the box in the 49th minute. This marked Ramsey's first goal contribution in seven outings, and his second assist on the campaign. This was also his second consecutive game accounting for a chance created.
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Youri Tielemans - One shot on target in win Tielemans recorded two shots (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Brentford.
Impact Tielemans registered his first shot on target in three outings. This was also the third time in five appearances that he accounted for two chances created. After 10 consecutive games with over 40 completed passes, this marked his second straight game with under 40 completed passes.
MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE
Aston Villa and Everton Want to Sign Celtic Superstar Aston Villa, Everton and several other Premier League clubs appear to be interested in signing the Celtic superstar.
MARCH 9 • SI.COM
Ollie Watkins strikes Aston Villa in front of Brentford | Premier League
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How to Watch Brentford vs Aston Villa: Live Stream Premier League, TV Channel Two teams in the middle of the Premier League table face off in Matchweek 28, as 10th-place Aston Villa go on the road to take on 11th-place...
MARCH 8 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Boubacar Kamara is back: Aston Villa's best player and Unai Emery's mentality monster in midfield is key to their season With exclusive insight from Unai Emery, Adam Bate takes a look at why Boubacar Kamaras return is so important for Aston Villa; watch Brentfo...
MARCH 8 • SKY.COM
Where to watch Aston Villa vs. Brentford live stream, TV channel, start time, lineups for Premier League match | Sporting News Aston Villa vs. Brentford kickoff time: Here’s how to watch the Premier League match on TV and live stream as well as the latest team news....
MARCH 8 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Marco Asensio - Injured for Saturday Asensio is out for Saturday's match against Brentford due to injury, according to John Townley of Birmingham Live.
Impact Asensio looks to have possibly picked up an injury in Tuesday's UCL match, as he is not an option Tuesday. He has bagged five goals in five appearances since joining the club, so this is tough for the attacker, halting his momentum greatly. He will not turn to Wednesday and hope to be fit for their UCL contest.
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