Club Brugge vs Aston Villa Highlights - September 08, 2026

Aston Villa beat Club Brugge 3-2 in Champions League on September 08, 2026. The match was played at Jan Breydel Stadium.

Hugo Vetlesen (19'), Nicolo Tresoldi (61') scored for Club Brugge.

John McGinn (11'), Emiliano Buendía (22'), Nicolas Jackson (43') scored for Aston Villa.

Club Brugge went into the game in position 9, on 0 points. They had won 3, drawn 0 and lost 2 in their previous five.

At kick-off Aston Villa stood in position 3 with 0 points. Their previous five had brought 0 wins, 1 draws and 4 defeats.

Emiliano Buendía could not find the target for Aston Villa (2'). Shortly afterwards, Ian Maatsen sent an effort off target for Aston Villa (5').

Ian Maatsen was booked for Aston Villa (9'). Moments later, the keeper had to be alert to keep out Jan Virgili’s effort (9').

Pau Torres picked out John McGinn, who scored for Aston Villa (11'). Soon after, George Hemmings tested the goalkeeper for Aston Villa (13').

Boubacar Kamara forced a save for Aston Villa on 13 minutes. Shortly afterwards, Emiliano Buendía saw a shot blocked (15').

Hugo Vetlesen scored for Club Brugge on 19 minutes after a pass from Jan Virgili.

Moments later, João Gomes picked out Emiliano Buendía, who scored for Aston Villa (22').

The keeper had to be alert to keep out John McGinn’s effort (32'). Nicolas Jackson scored for Aston Villa on 43 minutes after a pass from Pau Torres.

After the break, the referee cautioned Hans Vanaken of Club Brugge on 48 minutes. John McGinn shot wide for Aston Villa on 49 minutes.

Soon after, a block denied Emiliano Buendía on 53 minutes. Freddie Potts could not find the target for Club Brugge (56').

Shortly afterwards, Nicolo Tresoldi converted a penalty for Club Brugge (61'). Jan Virgili was booked for Club Brugge (62').

Hugo Vetlesen tested the goalkeeper for Club Brugge (68'). Moments later, Nicolas Jackson forced a save for Aston Villa on 70 minutes.

The keeper had to be alert to keep out Nicolo Tresoldi’s effort (90'+3'). Substitutions: Club Brugge 5, Aston Villa 4.

Club Brugge controlled 64.1% of possession. Club Brugge had 14 shots with 7 on target, while Aston Villa had 21 and 9.

Goalkeeper saves: Club Brugge 5, Aston Villa 5. Corners: Club Brugge 4, Aston Villa 5.

Club Brugge completed the most passes, 602 in total at 88.4% accuracy. The referee produced 6 yellow cards.