The Spanish tactician goes up against his former club as Villans seek an improbable Champions League semifinal spot

Unai Emery has Aston Villa dreaming of European glory again - and the Spaniard's Midas touch has already had the desired effect on January buys Marcus Rashford and Marco Asensio

Emery's side booked their place in the last-eight with a three-goal home win over Club Brugge to complete a 6-1 aggregate victory.

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery is excited to go toe-to-toe with the best clubs in Europe after his side booked a Champions League quarter-final against Paris St Germain.Villa continued their dream debut season in the premier European cup competition after completing a 6-1 aggregate win over Club Brugge in the last 16.

A prominent part of Emery's managerial success is how he can transfer his messages onto players - it has worked a treat at Aston Villa

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery has asked sporting director Monchi to sign Real Betis star Isco who has previously won five Champions League titles.

Former Aston Villa defender, Richard Dunne has heaped praise on head coach Unai Emery after the club reached the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal. Villa comfortably got the better of Belgian champions Club Brugge, winning 6-1 over two legs to set up a last eight clash with Ligue 1 champions, PSG.

The same back four is expected to start the second leg against Club Brugge, and Brentford's late pressure should serve as a valuable dress rehearsal for a crucial night at Villa Park.

Aston Villa beat Club Brugge 6-1 on aggregate to set up a Champions League quarter-final clash against Paris Saint-Germain, with Unai Emery going up against the club he managed for two seasons

They saw off Club Brugge to book a quarter-final date with Paris Saint-Germain. Read more at straitstimes.com.