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Club Brugge v Aston Villa: Emi Buendia Sees Bright Future Despite Summer of Change

Buendia said Unai Emery’s structure and 10 new signings give Villa reasons to believe they can adapt quickly and improve this season.

  • On Tuesday, Unai Emery's Villa side arrived in Belgium for a Champions League group stage tie against Club Brugge, seeking their first win of the season at the Jan Breydelstadion.
  • Attempting to integrate 10 new signings, The Spaniard faces a major squad rebuild following the departure of over half the team that started May's Europa League final. Injuries and suspension have slowed the integration process.
  • Despite the absence of the injured Goretzka, Emi Buendia believes the team's clear structure will aid new arrivals in adapting quickly to the demanding European stage.
  • European competition previously jumpstarted Villa's campaign after early struggles last season, a success the squad now hopes to replicate to regain confidence and momentum.
  • Tyrone Mings previously conceded a penalty at the Jan Breydelstadion during a Champions League defeat two years ago, a venue that remains a difficult challenge for Villa.
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Club Brugge kicks off its new Champions League campaign on Tuesday evening at Jan Breydel. Their opponent is Aston Villa, a team that, just like the blue-blacks, is not yet fully up to speed. Ivan Leko, however, is not too worried about that. According to the Croatian coach, the Champions League has the unique quality of suddenly putting everything in a different perspective.

Club Bruges launches its 2026-2027 Champions League campaign this Tuesday (18:45) with the reception of Aston Villa. For Ivan Leko, the Bruges coach, his players will have to deliver "the perfect match to win." ...

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