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Aston Villa defeats Club Brugge in Champions League opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 9:02 PM

Last updated Sep 8, 2026

Aston Villa defeats Club Brugge in Champions League opener

Summary

Aston Villa secured their first victory of the season by defeating Club Brugge 3-2 during their Champions League opener on Tuesday. John McGinn opened the scoring for the visitors, followed by goals from Emiliano Buendia and Nicolas Jackson. Despite a penalty from Nicolo Tresoldi that cut the lead in the second half, the English side maintained their advantage to secure the win. The result provides a turnaround for the team, which had struggled offensively in the Premier League after significant roster changes during the summer. Manager Unai Emery noted the victory was a significant step for the squad’s confidence after a period of instability. Villa had previously failed to score in their opening three domestic matches.

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By the Numbers

•Aston Villa beat Club Brugge 3-2 in their first Champions League match of the season.
•John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, and Nicolas Jackson scored for the winning side.
•Nicolo Tresoldi provided the goals for Club Brugge during the match.
•The victory marks the first win for Aston Villa in any competition this term.
•John McGinn became the all-time leading European goalscorer for Aston Villa with 12 goals.

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9:02 PMYahoo Sports — Villa take 'big step forward' with win over Brugge

What they're saying

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Unai Emery said Aston Villa took "one big step forward" after clinching their first win this season with a 3-2 victory at Club Brugge in their Champions League opener on Tuesday."We took one step forward today and it was very, very important for our confidence and stability," Emery said.
— Yahoo Sports

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