Club Brugge midfielder, Raphael Onyedika has expressed disappointment after his side's 3-1 home defeat to Aston Villa in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, Nigeriasoccernet.com reports.
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The Belgian champions were on course for a draw before conceding twice in the final eight minutes at the Jan Breydelstadion on Tuesday night.
"It was a tough conclusion for us. The result was heading in the right direction, so it was tough for us at the end," Onyedika told UEFA's official website.
The Nigeria international insisted that Club Brugge gave their best effort, but acknowledged that they must be at their best in the competition.
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Both teams will meet again in the reverse fixture at Villa Park next Wednesday.
By Olujimi Dare Ogun