Unai Emery’s men to advance in style - Follow our Champions League betting tips as Aston Villa host Club Brugge in the last 16 second-leg

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery has been speaking to the media before Wednesday's Champions League second leg against Club Brugge (kick-off 20:00 GMT). Villa won the first leg of the last-16 tie 3-1 in Belgium last week. Here are the key lines from his news conference:

Aston Villa were handed a major boost on Tuesday ahead of the second leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie against Club Brugge as coach Unai Emery said three key players would return to the squad.

Aston Villa were handed a major boost on Tuesday ahead of the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie against Club Brugge as coach Unai Emery said three key players would return to the squad.

All attention is now on this game with Villa looking to set up a quarter-final showdown with either Paris Saint-Germain or Liverpool after the March international break. Speaking at a press conference on Tuesday afternoon, Emery confirmed that his squad would be bolstered by the return of three key players.

Aston Villa have received a major boost ahead of their Champions League Round of 16 second-leg clash against Club Brugge on Wednesday.

Unai Emery's side had lost 1-0 in Bruges on Matchday 4 but Leon Bailey settled any early nerves with a fine strike. Maxim De Cuyper levelled but with the game seemingly petering out Brandon Mechele's 82nd-minute own goal restored Villa's advantage before Marco Asensio netted from the spot. It was a big result.

With one foot in the Champions League quarter-finals, manager Unai Emery wants Aston Villa to become consistent trophy contenders and regulars in Europe.

Aston Villa host Club Brugge in the Champions League tonight looking to confirm their place in the competition’s quarter-finals.Unai Emery’s side boast a 3-1 lead from the first leg in Belgium