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Author Topic: Aston Villa v Brugge Post-Match Thread  (Read 19453 times)

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Re: Aston Villa v Brugge Post-Match Thread
« Reply #60 on: March 12, 2025, 10:32:35 PM »
They mentioned a stat before the game, but I think that's now 3 QFs from 3 appearances in the top flight European competition.

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Re: Aston Villa v Brugge Post-Match Thread
« Reply #61 on: March 12, 2025, 10:32:35 PM »
We're in the QF, of course we could. I'd go with Barca as favourites
TBH, all the teams still in it could win it. I can't see one "easy" team for the opposition involved and predicting the Semi-finalists is beyond me.
In poker they say if you can’t spot the fish (weakest player) at the table, it’s probably you.

Good job we aren't playing Poker then because I would put our team and manager up against any of them. We have already beaten two this season.

One surely?
Forgot Arse away was a draw this year.

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Re: Aston Villa v Brugge Post-Match Thread
« Reply #62 on: March 12, 2025, 10:33:22 PM »
Top 8 UCL league team makes it easily into the top 8 knockout stage….nothing to see here folks, just normal business.

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Re: Aston Villa v Brugge Post-Match Thread
« Reply #63 on: March 12, 2025, 10:34:14 PM »
They mentioned a stat before the game, but I think that's now 3 QFs from 3 appearances in the top flight European competition.

It is.

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Re: Aston Villa v Brugge Post-Match Thread
« Reply #64 on: March 12, 2025, 10:36:25 PM »
We're in the QF, of course we could. I'd go with Barca as favourites
TBH, all the teams still in it could win it. I can't see one "easy" team for the opposition involved and predicting the Semi-finalists is beyond me.
In poker they say if you can’t spot the fish (weakest player) at the table, it’s probably you.

Good job we aren't playing Poker then because I would put our team and manager up against any of them. We have already beaten two this season.

One surely?
Forgot Arse away was a draw this year.
Think its at the point where there are no easy teams.  I wouldnt fancy playing a team managed by Unai. 

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Re: Aston Villa v Brugge Post-Match Thread
« Reply #65 on: March 12, 2025, 10:36:55 PM »
Some of Morgan’s flicks and passes were superb.
Asencio was excellent.
Mings played really well too.

Bring on PSG.

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Re: Aston Villa v Brugge Post-Match Thread
« Reply #66 on: March 12, 2025, 10:39:23 PM »
At times i thought Mings looked at his peak.  His shot, and pass in the box were brilliant.

Everyone played well - hopefully without leaving second gear.  UTV

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Re: Aston Villa v Brugge Post-Match Thread
« Reply #67 on: March 12, 2025, 10:40:22 PM »
Rashford and Asensio must have been having bets on who is better at controlling the high balls superbly. Rashford for Mings chance and the second goal. Asensio for his chance tipped onto the post.

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Re: Aston Villa v Brugge Post-Match Thread
« Reply #68 on: March 12, 2025, 10:51:47 PM »
I thought that Maatsen was fantastic tonight - it is incredible that we are now in the quarterfinals- let’s hope that we can beat Paris UTV

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Re: Aston Villa v Brugge Post-Match Thread
« Reply #69 on: March 12, 2025, 10:52:22 PM »
Given where we were not so long ago it’s hard to believe we just cruised into the last 8 of the Champions League bringing on Asensio and Torres as subs.

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Re: Aston Villa v Brugge Post-Match Thread
« Reply #70 on: March 12, 2025, 10:55:10 PM »
Last 3 games .

Mings .

3 clean sheets .

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Re: Aston Villa v Brugge Post-Match Thread
« Reply #71 on: March 12, 2025, 10:56:26 PM »
Loads of class defenders, class midfielders and class forwards. Plus a class manager with a game plan.

I wouldn't want to play us.

Onwards and upwards.

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Re: Aston Villa v Brugge Post-Match Thread
« Reply #72 on: March 12, 2025, 10:58:07 PM »
Last 3 games .

Mings .

3 clean sheets .

You sure?

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Re: Aston Villa v Brugge Post-Match Thread
« Reply #73 on: March 12, 2025, 10:58:27 PM »
The key (apart from the subs) was playing McGinn centrally in the 2nd half. He was ineffectual further up and the pitch.

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Re: Aston Villa v Brugge Post-Match Thread
« Reply #74 on: March 12, 2025, 10:59:14 PM »
Last 3 games .

Mings .

3 clean sheets .
Very selective stats.

 


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