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 competition in 41 years.

Aston Villa stand on the brink of something special.A 3-1 victory in Belgium last week has put them in control of their Champions League last-16 tie against Club Brugge, and Wednesday’s second leg

Club Brugge takes on Aston Villa in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 matchup on Wednesday, March 12.

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Club Brugge will travel to Villa Park on Wednesday, March 12, for the second leg of their Champions League tie with Aston Villa.

Aston Villa stand on the brink of something special.A 3-1 victory in Belgium last week has put them in control of their Champions League last-16 tie against Club Brugge, and Wednesday’s second leg at Villa Park offers the chance to seal a historic quarter-final place.

Aston Villa have stormed into the Champions League quarter-finals for the first time since the 1982/83 season, thanks to a Marco Asensio-inspired 3-0 thrashing of Club Brugge at Villa Park.