2 – 3
“John McGinn opens the scoring for Aston Villa with a left-footed finish from the right side of the box after a Brugge foul gave Villa the platform to attack.”
Pivotal“Emiliano Buendía restores Villa's lead moments after Brugge had equalized, finishing from the center of the box after a foul won possession back for Villa.”
Pivotal“Nicolas Jackson punishes a wasteful Brugge spell by scoring on the counter-attack right before halftime, making it 3-1 and effectively deciding the tie despite Brugge's territorial dominance.”
Pivotal“Nicolò Tresoldi converts from the penalty spot after Wan-Bissaka's handball, giving Brugge hope at 2-3 and setting up a tense final half hour.”
Club Brugge
Aston Villa
Outstanding performance
Aston Villa•MidfielderAston Villa produced a ruthless first-half display, scoring three times from just a handful of clear chances while Club Brugge dominated possession and territory without the finishing touch to match. McGinn's early opener, Buendía's composed finish, and Jackson's counter-attacking strike either side of Vetlesen's leveler gave Villa a two-goal cushion at the break despite Brugge racking up 73 dangerous attacks compared to Villa's 29. Brugge pushed hard after the interval, and a Wan-Bissaka handball gifted Tresoldi a penalty to make it 2-3, but Villa's defense - marshaled through a flurry of second-half substitutions - held firm to protect the lead. The result keeps Villa's European campaign on track while Brugge, despite dominating the underlying numbers with 64% possession and superior pass accuracy, will rue their profligacy in front of goal in a match that got away from them early.
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Attempt saved. Nicolò Tresoldi's header from the center of the box is stopped in the middle of the goal by Zion Suzuki. The assist came from Carlos Forbs, who delivered a cross.
Foul committed by John McGinn of Aston Villa.
Tammy Abraham of Aston Villa commits a foul.
Cheveyo Tsawa from Club Brugge is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 4 minutes of added time.
Club Brugge wins a corner after Pau Torres concedes.
Romeo VermantYellow CardRomeo Vermant from Club Brugge receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Foul committed by João Gomes of Aston Villa.
Romeo Vermant from Club Brugge is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
João GomesYellow CardJoão Gomes of Aston Villa receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Foul committed by Romeo Vermant of Club Brugge.
Foul committed by João Gomes of Aston Villa.
Mamadou Diakhon from Club Brugge wins a free kick in the attacking half.
George Hemmings from Aston Villa wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Substitution for Club Brugge: Romeo Vermant comes on for Freddie Potts.
Substitution for Club Brugge: Mamadou Diakhon comes on for Jan Virgili.
Foul committed by George Hemmings of Aston Villa.
Lee Han-Beom from Club Brugge is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt blocked. João Gomes from Aston Villa has a right-footed shot from the center of the box that is blocked. Zion Suzuki provided the assist.
Aston Villa win a corner after Lee Han-Beom concedes.
Substitution for Aston Villa: Tammy Abraham comes on for Nicolas Jackson.
Lamare Bogarde's right-footed shot from the center of the box for Aston Villa is blocked.
Alysson's left-footed shot from a tough angle on the right is blocked.
Aston Villa wins a corner after Joaquin Seys concedes.
George Hemmings from Aston Villa wins a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Cheveyo Tsawa of Club Brugge.
Foul committed by John McGinn of Aston Villa.
Cheveyo Tsawa from Club Brugge is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
John McGinn Yellow CardJohn McGinn of Aston Villa receives a yellow card for a foul.
Alysson from Aston Villa wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Freddie Potts from Club Brugge commits a foul.
Substitution for Club Brugge: Cheveyo Tsawa comes on for Hans Vanaken.
Substitution for Club Brugge: Félix Lemaréchal comes on for Hugo Vetlesen.
Attempt blocked. Alysson (Aston Villa) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by John McGinn.
George Hemmings from Aston Villa is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Lee Han-Beom of Club Brugge.
Hugo Vetlesen's right-footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Nicolò Tresoldi.
Alysson from Aston Villa commits a foul.
Joaquin Seys from Club Brugge is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Hugo Vetlesen from Club Brugge commits a foul.
Ross Barkley from Aston Villa wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
Attempt saved. Nicolas Jackson's left-footed shot from the center of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Yann Sommer. The shot was assisted by John McGinn with a through ball.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Brandon Mechele of Club Brugge.
Nicolò Tresoldi from Club Brugge hits the woodwork with a header from the left side of the six-yard box after a corner.
Substitution for Aston Villa: Lamare Bogarde comes on for Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
Substitution for Aston Villa: Alysson comes on for Emiliano Buendía.
Substitution for Aston Villa: Ross Barkley comes on for Boubacar Kamara.
Attempt saved. Hugo Vetlesen from Club Brugge has his left-footed shot from outside the box saved in the bottom left corner by Zion Suzuki of Aston Villa. The shot was assisted by Carlos Forbs.
Corner awarded to Club Brugge after a concession by Zion Suzuki.
Joaquin Seys from Club Brugge has a left-footed shot from the center of the box, but it is blocked.
Nicolò Tresoldi's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked.
John McGinn from Aston Villa wins a free kick on the right wing.
Foul committed by Jan Virgili of Club Brugge.
Jan VirgiliYellow CardJan Virgili from Club Brugge receives a yellow card for a foul.
Goal! Nicolò Tresoldi scores for Club Brugge with a right-footed shot from the penalty spot. The score is now Club Brugge 2, Aston Villa 3.
Nicolò Tresoldi from Club Brugge misses a header from the center of the box, sending it to the left. Carlos Forbs provided the cross.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka of Aston Villa concedes a penalty for a handball in the penalty area.
VAR decision results in a penalty for Club Brugge.
Boubacar Kamara from Aston Villa commits a foul.
Hans Vanaken from Club Brugge wins a free kick in the defensive half.
George Hemmings from Aston Villa is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
Hugo Vetlesen from Club Brugge commits a foul.
Freddie Potts from Club Brugge misses an attempt from the center of the box after a set piece situation.
John McGinn from Aston Villa commits a foul.
Nicolò Tresoldi of Club Brugge wins a free kick on the left wing.
Emiliano Buendía from Aston Villa commits a handball.
Emiliano Buendía's left-footed shot from a tough angle on the left is blocked.
Attempt missed. John McGinn from Aston Villa took a left-footed shot from outside the box.
Hans Vanaken Yellow CardHans Vanaken from Club Brugge receives a yellow card.
Hans Vanaken from Club Brugge has gone down, but the referee considers it simulation.
Nicolas Jackson wins a free kick for Aston Villa in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Lee Han-Beom of Club Brugge.
The second half begins with Club Brugge trailing Aston Villa 1-3.
Substitution for Club Brugge: Hugo Siquet comes on for Kyriani Sabbe.
The first half ends with Club Brugge trailing 1-3 against Aston Villa.
Aston Villa wins a corner after Joaquin Seys concedes.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 2 minutes of added time.
Attempt saved. Emiliano Buendía from Aston Villa has a right-footed shot from over 35 yards, but it's saved in the top right corner by Yann Sommer of Club Brugge.
assist: Pau Torres
Goal! Aston Villa lead 3-1 against Club Brugge. Nicolas Jackson scores with a right-footed shot from the center of the box after a quick counter-attack.
Attempt saved. Carlos Forbs from Club Brugge has his left-footed shot from outside the box saved.
Nicolas Jackson from Aston Villa misses a right-footed shot from the center of the box, sending the ball close but to the right. Aaron Wan-Bissaka provided the assist with a cross after a set piece situation.
Attempt missed. Carlos Forbs from Club Brugge takes a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes to the right after a corner.
Nicolò Tresoldi from Club Brugge commits a foul.
João Gomes from Aston Villa wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Corner awarded to Club Brugge after Boubacar Kamara concedes.
Attempt blocked. George Hemmings from Aston Villa has a left-footed shot from the left side of the box that is blocked. Pau Torres provided the assist.
Aston Villa win a corner after Lee Han-Beom concedes.
John McGinn's left-footed shot from outside the box is saved.
Attempt blocked. George Hemmings from Aston Villa has a right-footed shot from outside the box that is blocked.
Foul committed by João Gomes of Aston Villa.
Nicolò Tresoldi from Club Brugge wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by George Hemmings of Aston Villa.
Freddie Potts from Club Brugge is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
Emiliano Buendía from Aston Villa wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Freddie Potts from Club Brugge commits a foul.
assist: João Gomes
Goal! Aston Villa takes the lead 2-1 with a right-footed shot from the center of the box by Emiliano Buendía.
Foul committed by Hans Vanaken of Club Brugge.
Boubacar Kamara from Aston Villa wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Joaquin Seys commits a foul for Club Brugge.
John McGinn from Aston Villa wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Attempt missed by Kyriani Sabbe from Club Brugge, who took a right-footed shot from outside the box.
assist: Jan Virgili
Goal! It's 1-1 as Hugo Vetlesen scores for Club Brugge with a left-footed shot from the center of the box.
Offside against Aston Villa. John McGinn is flagged for offside.
Nicolò Tresoldi is caught offside for Club Brugge.
Nicolò Tresoldi from Club Brugge wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Victor Lindelöf from Aston Villa commits a foul.
Emiliano Buendía's right-footed shot from outside the box for Aston Villa is blocked.
Attempt missed. George Hemmings from Aston Villa takes a right-footed shot from the center of the box that goes close but misses to the right. João Gomes provided the assist.
Boubacar Kamara's header from the center of the box is saved by Yann Sommer in the center of the goal. The attempt was assisted by John McGinn's cross.
Yann Sommer from Club Brugge commits a handball.
Attempt saved. George Hemmings from Aston Villa has his left-footed shot from the center of the box saved.
Aston Villa win a corner after Yann Sommer concedes.
assist: Pau Torres
Goal! Aston Villa takes the lead 1-0 against Club Brugge with a left-footed shot from John McGinn from the right side of the box.
Carlos Forbs from Club Brugge commits a foul.
Emiliano Buendía from Aston Villa is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt saved. Jan Virgili's right-footed shot from the left side of the box for Club Brugge is saved.
Ian MaatsenYellow CardIan Maatsen of Aston Villa receives a yellow card.
Corner awarded to Club Brugge after Pau Torres concedes.
Attempt missed. Ian Maatsen from Aston Villa took a left-footed shot from outside the box after a set piece situation.
Emiliano Buendía from Aston Villa wins a free kick on the right wing.
Freddie Potts of Club Brugge commits a foul.
Nicolò Tresoldi from Club Brugge wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Victor Lindelöf from Aston Villa commits a foul.
Attempt missed by Emiliano Buendía from Aston Villa with a right-footed shot from the center of the box.
Foul committed by Hans Vanaken of Club Brugge.
Boubacar Kamara from Aston Villa wins a free kick in the defensive half.
First half begins.
Club Brugge welcome Aston Villa to the Jan Breydelstadion for a Champions League league-phase opener that renews a fresh European rivalry from 2024/25. Both sides are winless in the new campaign's standings so far, making this an early chance to get points on the board in a tight, unpredictable-looking fixture.
