By Jonathan Veal

ASTON VILLA 2
Asensio 68, 80

CARDIFF CITY 0
Loanee Marco Asensio was ultimately the difference after he bagged his second brace in three games to seal Aston Villa’s passage through to the quarter-final with a 2-0 victory over Cardiff City.
But Riza, who said before the game that he was prioritising the Bluebirds’ battle against relegation from the Championship, took pride in his side’s effort as they held out until the 68th minute.
“I’m obviously disappointed we didn’t get a result,” he said.
“But Aston Villa are a Premier League side, in the Champions League, and are a v...