Aston Villa secured a 3-1 lead in their Champions League round of 16 match against Club Brugge. Despite the advantage, coach Unai Emery stressed the importance of caution, indicating that his team must remain prepared for any challenge in the second leg. The match featured an early goal by Leon Bailey and a last-minute own goal by Brandon Mechele, ensuring Villa's control. Emery acknowledged both the team's individual performances and the need for balance moving forward in the competition, having received a yellow card for his intense on-field emotions during the match.
Emery emphasized: "We have to be ready to get extra time and the penalty shootout because we have to expect everything."
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