When asked if Villa starts as a favorite, just like in the League Phase, Hayen answers in a response to Club Brugge’s social media: “Absolutely. They have a larger budget, a better team. But that does not mean that we show less quality On the field in the Champions League we have presented ourselves very well, also in the home game against Aston Villa, and we have to continue Hayen.
Club is still active on all fronts, also in the national competition and the cup, and therefore completes a very busy program. “The physical fatigue will always play a role, but in addition is the mental part,” says Hayen. “If you pull this kind of competitions, it gives a boost, everyone wants to be part of a team and you feel that fatigue less. Hopefully we can keep that up for as long as possible.”