J. McGinn put Aston Villa ahead on 11 minutes, from an assist by P. Torres. H. Vetlesen equalised on 19 minutes, set up by J. Virgili. E. Buendia restored the lead for Aston Villa on 22 minutes, after Joao Gomes supplied the pass. N. Jackson doubled the lead on 43 minutes, with Torres providing the assist. N. Tresoldi reduced the arrears for Club Brugge KV on 61 minutes.
Aston Villa had 21 shots to the home side's 14, 60% of the 35 attempts in the match. Aston Villa had 5 off target and 7 blocked, the home side 4 off target and 3 blocked. The visitors had 15 attempts from inside the box, to Club Brugge KV's 10. That left 6 from outside the area for Aston Villa, and 4 for Club Brugge KV.
The visitors put 9 on target to Club Brugge KV's 7, an on-target rate of 43% against 50%. Club Brugge KV scored with two of their seven on target. Aston Villa scored with three of their nine on target.
There were six bookings.
Aston Villa led 3-1 at half time. The second half produced one goal.
Sandro Schärer, Switzerland refereed.
Match at a glance
- Full time: Club Brugge KV 2-3 Aston Villa
- Competition: UEFA Champions League
- Date: 8 September 2026
- Referee: Sandro Schärer, Switzerland
Shooting breakdown
| Statistic | Club Brugge KV | Aston Villa |
|---|---|---|
| Total shots | 14 | 21 |
| Shots on target | 7 | 9 |
| Shots off target | 4 | 5 |
| Shots blocked | 3 | 7 |
| Shots inside the box | 10 | 15 |
| Shots outside the box | 4 | 6 |
| Corner Kicks | 4 | 5 |
| Throw In | 20 | 12 |
| Free Kick | 15 | 18 |
| Goal Kick | 5 | 3 |
| Penalty | 1 | 0 |
| Substitution | 5 | 4 |
| Attacks | 118 | 77 |
| Dangerous Attacks | 73 | 29 |
| On Target | 7 | 9 |
| Off Target | 7 | 12 |
| Fouls | 17 | 15 |
| Offsides | 1 | 1 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | 3 |
| Saves | 5 | 5 |
| Passes Total | 601 | 340 |
| Passes Accurate | 531 | 282 |
