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.

Aston Villa will meet Club Brugge once more in the Champions League - having already lost to the Belgian side in the group stage - as they enter the last 16 stage of Europe's premier club competition

Unai Emery has given an Aston Villa team news update ahead of Tuesday's Champions League clash against Club Brugge (5:45pm)

Aston Villa qualifying for the Champions League will be difficult - Marco Asensio’s double secured a 2-1 win over Chelsea.

Club Brugge and Aston Villa kick off the Round of 16 of the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League on Tuesday. The home team was one of the biggest surprises of the playoffs as the Belgian side were able to knock out Atalanta while the away side are back to play European soccer after ending up eighth in the league phase,

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery has been speaking to the media before Tuesday's Champions League last-16 first leg at Club Brugge (kick-off 17:45 GMT). Here are the key lines from his news conference: Emery confirmed that Amadou Onana and Ross Barkley are not available,

John McGinn reveals why Aston Villa are ready to ‘make some history’ in Champions League - Villa are in the last 16 of the Champions League and face Club Brugge away from home on Tuesday

Aston Villa are in the Champions League knockout rounds for the first time since lifting the trophy in 1982. Their reward is a tie against Club Brugge, a team they have already faced this season.This