UEFA Champions League · Tue 8 Sep 2026 · Jan Breydel Stadium
- Hugo Vetlesen 19'
- Nicolo Tresoldi 61' (pen)
- John McGinn 11'
- Emiliano Buendía 22'
- Nicolas Jackson 43'
The story
Aston Villa won 3-2 away to Club Brugge at Jan Breydel Stadium in the UEFA Champions League, matchday 1.
Club Brugge's goals came from Hugo Vetlesen (19') and Nicolo Tresoldi (61', pen); John McGinn (11'), Emiliano Buendía (22') and Nicolas Jackson (43') replied for Aston Villa.
It was 1-3 at half-time.
Club Brugge had 64% of the ball and 14 shots to Aston Villa's 21.
Match stats
Key moments
- 11' John McGinn Goal · Aston Villa 0-1 Assist: Pau Torres
- 19' Hugo Vetlesen Goal · Club Brugge 1-1 Assist: Jan Virgili
- 22' Emiliano Buendía Goal · Aston Villa 1-2 Assist: João Gomes
- 43' Nicolas Jackson Goal · Aston Villa 1-3 Assist: Pau Torres
- 61' Nicolo Tresoldi Penalty · Club Brugge 2-3
Line-ups
Club Brugge
- Yann SommerGoalkeeper
- Han-beom LeeDefender
- Brandon MecheleDefender
- Joaquin SeysDefender
- Kyriani Sabbeoff 46'Defender
- Freddie Pottsoff 86'Midfielder
- Hans Vanakenoff 77'Midfielder
- Hugo Vetlesenoff 77'Midfielder
- Carlos ForbsForward
- Jan Virgilioff 86'Forward
- Nicolo TresoldiForward
Aston Villa
- Zion SuzukiGoalkeeper
- Victor LindelöfDefender
- Boubacar Kamaraoff 68'Defender
- Pau TorresDefender
- Ian MaatsenDefender
- Aaron Wan-Bissakaoff 68'Defender
- John McGinnMidfielder
- João GomesMidfielder
- George HemmingsMidfielder
- Emiliano Buendíaoff 68'Forward
- Nicolas Jacksonoff 81'Forward
Full timeline
Every goal and card (11)
- 9' 🟨 Ian Maatsen
- 11' ⚽ John McGinnassist Pau Torres
- 19' ⚽ Hugo Vetlesenassist Jan Virgili
- 22' ⚽ Emiliano Buendíaassist João Gomes
- 43' ⚽ Nicolas Jacksonassist Pau Torres
- 48' 🟨 Hans Vanaken
- 61' ⚽ Nicolo Tresoldi (pen)
- 62' 🟨 Jan Virgili
- 78' 🟨 John McGinn
- 89' 🟨 Romeo Vermant
- 89' 🟨 João Gomes
Head to head
1Club Brugge wins0Draws2Aston Villa wins