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Emiliano Buendia scores penalty in Aston Villa's Champions League win over Viking

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 22, 2026, 11:04 AM

Last updated Oct 22, 2026

Emiliano Buendia scores penalty in Aston Villa's Champions League win over Viking

Summary

Aston Villa secured a 3-1 victory against Viking at Villa Park on October 21, maintaining their perfect start to the Champions League. Emiliano Buendia converted a penalty and expressed frustration at not scoring more despite his contributions. Ross Barkley opened the scoring, and an own goal from Henrik Heggheim capped the performance. Villa's win marks their third straight victory in the Champions League, although a late goal by Peter Christiansen denied them top spot in the group.

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By the Numbers

•Aston Villa leads their Champions League group after three matches.
•Buendia scored a first-half penalty and registered seven shots.
•Ross Barkley opened the scoring in the 23rd minute.
•Aston Villa has a 12-match home winning streak in Europe.
•Peter Christiansen scored a late goal for Viking.

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11:04 AMYahoo Sports — 'I should have scored more' - Emiliano Buendia rues missed opportunities during Aston Villa's dominant Champions League win over Viking

What they're saying

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Emiliano Buendia admitted he was frustrated not to add to his tally despite converting a first-half penalty in Aston Villa's 3-1 victory over Viking at Villa Park on Wednesday. The Argentine playmaker etched his name into the club's history books as the Midlands outfit maintained their flawless start to the Champions League campaign.
— Yahoo Sports

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