The Spain international's hot streak continued on Wednesday as Unai Emery's side's European adventure continues
Super-sub Marco Asensio grabbed a timely brace as Aston Villa romped into the Champions League quarter-finals with a 3-0 win over Club Brugge.
The Belgian side were well on top in the early exchanges, with Brugge captain Hans Vanaken flashing a header narrowly wide. Villa were being pinned in their own half, but they got a reprieve when Kyriani Sabbe was sent off in the 16th minute for fouling Marcus Rashford when through on goal. The Manchester United loanee then lashed a shot into the side netting as a half low on quality and chances came to an end.
In the 50th minute, half-time substitute Asensio fired home in style after neat work from Leon Bailey. The Spain international then saw an effort come back off the post after a wonderfully clipped pass from Youri Tielemans soon after.
Villa were in complete control when Ian Maatsen scored from close range in the 58th minute following some lovely footwork from Morgan Rogers. And the hosts completed victory when Rashford beat the offside trap and then laid it back to Asensio to score his second of the night four minutes later.
Unai Emery's men cruised to the finish line to win the last-16 tie 6-1 on aggregate and set up a last-eight clash with Paris Saint-Germain.
GOAL rates Aston Villa's players from Villa Park…
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Emi Martinez (7/10):
His superb long-range ball over the top led to Brugge's red card. Other than that, had precious little to do other than show off his range of passing.
Matty Cash (7/10):
Had to be alert early on, but after the red card the right-back had a comfortable night.
Ezri Konsa (8/10):
Looked cool, calm, and collected on the few times he was called upon.
Tyrone Mings (8/10):
The big centre-back put in another assured display and even posed something of a goal threat.
Ian Maatsen (8/10):
Made some good covering work at the back, took his goal well, and was a threat going forward.
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Boubacar Kamara (6/10):
Was solid enough in the centre of the park, but was replaced for the second half.
Youri Tielemans (8/10):
Did his level best to get something going for Villa in the first half and was arguably their best player. Got into his groove in the second half as Brugge wilted.
John McGinn (7/10):
Was a bit quiet early on but forced his way into the game with his physicality and work rate.
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Morgan Rogers (7/10):
The former Middlesbrough man's contributions came in fits and starts, but he showed his class for Villa's second with some delightful quick feet.
Ollie Watkins (5/10):
Had very little of the ball and made way at half-time after picking up a knock.
Marcus Rashford (8/10):
Showed he hasn't lost any of his pace for Brugge's dismissal and the third goal wouldn't have been possible without his excellent wing play.
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Marco Asensio (9/10):
Scored with almost his first touch as the PSG loanee gave Villa the lead with a smart finish. Doubled up soon after as he took his Villa tally to seven goals in just eight games.
Leon Bailey (8/10):
Bagged a nice assist for Villa's opener and had a swagger about him.
Pau Torres (7/10):
Was able to coast in his cameo.
Jacob Ramsey (6/10):
Was energetic but didn't get much of a chance to shine.
Axel Disasi (N/A):
Nearly grabbed a goal just after coming on.
Unai Emery (8/10):
His side were very tentative early on but they came alive in the second half with his substitutes. It looked like they had two extra men rather than one.