Aston Villa secured their first win of the 2026/27 season on September 8, 2026, defeating Club Brugge in their latest Champions League fixture.
John McGinn opened the scoring for the visitors, a goal that established him as Aston Villa’s all-time record European goalscorer with 12 goals. Emi Buendia and Nicolas Jackson also contributed to the scoreline, with Jackson netting his first goal for the club following his £65m transfer from Chelsea.
Club Brugge’s only goal came from a Nicolo Tresoldi penalty, awarded after a handball by Aaron Wan-Bissaka. The match also featured George Hemmings, who became the first teenager to start a Champions League or European Cup match for Aston Villa in 43 years.
Following this result, Aston Villa are scheduled to continue their Champions League campaign in October with home matches against Fenerbahce and Viking.