Mings’ Redemption Fuels Villa’s Champions League Dream

Defender Shines in 3-1 Win Over Club Brugge After Costly Mistake in November

Tyrone Mings put his Champions League nightmare behind him with a stellar performance as Aston Villa secured a crucial 3-1 win at Club Brugge in the last-16 first leg.

Having gifted Brugge a bizarre penalty in November, Mings returned to Belgium with unfinished business—and played a key role in Villa’s victory.

Mings’ Night of Redemption

Tyrone Mings was making his third appearance in this season’s Champions League

Key Moments:
Headed assist for Leon Bailey’s early goal
Vital defensive block to deny Hans Vanaken’s header
7 clearances—the most in the match

Mings: “I was more than happy to come back here. We knew what to expect, and we delivered.”

Former Scotland international Pat Nevin hailed Mings’ defensive heroics:
“That touch on Vanaken’s header surely saved a goal. He was incredible.”

Emery: “We Still Have Work to Do”

Aston Villa scored more goals in this match (three) than they had in their previous five meetings with Belgian sides in all competitions combined (two)

Despite Villa’s commanding advantage, Unai Emery remains cautious:
“We are not in the quarter-finals yet. There’s still 90 minutes to play.”

Villa will need to remain focused in the second leg at Villa Park on March 12, with a last-eight clash against Liverpool or PSG at stake.

What’s Next?

Aston Villa vs. Club Brugge – March 12
Will Villa reach the Champions League quarter-finals for the first time since 1983?