Aston Villa suffers 3-0 defeat to Barcelona in Champions League

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Last updated Nov 4, 2026

Aston Villa suffers 3-0 defeat to Barcelona in Champions League
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Aston Villa experienced a setback in their Champions League campaign, losing 3-0 to Barcelona on November 3, 2026, at the Camp Nou. The defeat ended Villa's unbeaten start in the tournament, with Lamine Yamal scoring first and Raphinha adding two more goals for Barcelona. Despite creating chances, Villa struggled to convert, leading head coach Unai Emery to emphasize the need for improvement. Emery also noted that the defeat serves as a learning experience for his squad. Villa’s next challenge is a Premier League match against Manchester United at Old Trafford.

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  • •Aston Villa lost 3-0 to Barcelona on November 3, 2026.
  • •Lamine Yamal and Raphinha each scored for Barcelona.
  • •The defeat ended Villa's unbeaten Champions League run.
  • •Unai Emery highlighted areas for improvement after the match.
  • •Villa faces Manchester United next in the Premier League.
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Unai Emery has warned his Aston Villa players that they must demand more from themselves after their unbeaten start to the Champions League campaign was ruthlessly ended by Barcelona. A Lamine Yamal opener followed by a Raphinha brace condemned the Premier League side to a 3-0 defeat in Catalonia.

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