CHAMPIONS LEAGUE / AWAY / RESULT

Club Brugge KVv Villa

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KICK-OFF TUESDAY, 8 SEPTEMBER 2026 · 17:45 LONDONVENUE JAN BREYDELSTADIONSCORE SOURCE UEFA

Starting XI

4-2-3-1

Substitutes

Official team via BBC Sport.

After the game

McGinn urges Villa squad to savour Champions League football after Brugge breakthroughThe captain opened the scoring in Belgium and reflected on a summer of major change at the club.9 SEPT
Garnacho left on the bench as Villa beat Club Brugge in Champions LeagueThe Chelsea loanee watched from the sidelines again while teenager George Hemmings impressed on the European stage.9 SEPT
Emery details tactical work with Jackson after Villa's Champions League win at Club BruggeThe head coach explained what he is asking of his striker following the 3-2 victory in Belgium last week.8 SEPT
Nicolas Jackson opens his account as Aston Villa edge Club Brugge in Champions LeagueThe striker scored his first goal for the club to help secure a 3-2 victory in Belgium and get Villa's European campaign under way.9 SEPT
Aston Villa highlight six talking points after Club Brugge victoryThe club published its post-match review following the win over the Belgian side earlier this month.9 SEPT
Aston Villa beat Club Brugge 3-2 to open Champions League campaignJohn McGinn, Emi Buendia and Nicolas Jackson scored in Belgium as Unai Emery's side secured their first win of the season.8 SEPT
McGinn becomes Villa's record European goalscorer in Club Brugge winThe Scotland midfielder moved past Ollie Watkins with his 12th continental strike as Unai Emery's side secured a 3-2 victory in Belgium.8 SEPT

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