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Aston Villa kicked off their 2026-27 Champions League campaign with a dramatic 3-2 away victory against Club Brugge. Summer signing Nicolas Jackson scored his first goal to secure all three points for Unai Emery's side during a frantic night at the Jan Breydel Stadium.
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has set his sights on winning the Champions League after outlining his long-term vision ahead of Tuesday's opener against Club Brugge. Despite a major summer squad transition and a slow domestic start, the Spanish tactician remains determined to compete for the biggest prize in world football at Villa Park.
The road to Madrid begins this week as the league phase gets under way - but which teams are currently looking in the best shape to go on and lift the European Cup?
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery is facing a significant selection headache as his side prepares for a vital Champions League fixture against Club Brugge. The Premier League outfit must navigate this European hurdle without the services of Leon Goretzka, whose ongoing injury struggles have dealt a major blow to the club's midfield options.
Aston Villa head coach Unai Emery has left new £25 million signing Taylor Harwood-Bellis out of his 25-man Champions League squad. The 24-year-old defender, who is the son-in-law of Manchester United legend Roy Keane, joined from Southampton on deadline day but faces a waiting game for top-tier European action despite expressing his eagerness to perform on the continent's biggest stage.
For some football fans, the summer is the part of the calendar that they look forward to the most - and that's not just because it's filled by a World Cup every four years! Rather, it's because the end of the season means only one thing: It's time for transfers! The 2026 window once again proved to be exceptionally busy, with some huge names making big-money moves all the way up to Deadline Day on September 1.
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