Match report
Aston Villa Defeats Club Brugge KV 3–1 in UEFA Champions League
Club Brugge KV
1–3
FT
Aston Villa
Mar 4, 2025
Aston Villa held their ground against Club Brugge KV in an exciting UEFA Champions League encounter, ultimately securing a 3–1 victory. The match saw early goal-scoring action with L. Bailey opening the scoring for Aston Villa and Maxim De Cuyper quickly equalizing for Club Brugge. However, an own goal by B. Mechele and a penalty by M. Asensio sealed Aston Villa's win.
Key Facts
- • L. Bailey scored the opening goal for Aston Villa in the 3rd minute.
- • Maxim De Cuyper equalized for Club Brugge KV at the 12th minute with an assist from C. Tzolis.
- • Boubacar Kamara and M. Asensio were substitutes for Aston Villa, as was J. McGinn and A. Disasi.
- • M. Asensio scored a penalty goal in the 88th minute to seal Aston Villa's victory.
- • Club Brugge KV made several late substitutions including C. Talbi and F. Jutgla.
Lineups
Club Brugge KV
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 22 S. Mignolet (G)
- 64 K. Sabbe (D)
- 4 J. Ordoñez (D)
- 44 B. Mechele (D)
- 55 M. De Cuyper (D)
- 15 R. Onyedika (M)
- 30 A. Jashari (M)
- 68 C. Talbi (M)
- 20 H. Vanaken (M)
- 8 C. Tzolis (M)
- 9 Ferran Jutglà (F)
Substitutes
- 41 H. Siquet
- 19 G. Nilsson
- 10 H. Vetlesen
- 21 M. Skóraś
- 58 J. Spileers
- 27 C. Nielsen
- 2 Z. Romero
- 17 R. Vermant
- 29 N. Jackers
- 84 S. Campbell
Aston Villa
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 23 E. Martínez (G)
- 3 A. Disasi (D)
- 4 E. Konsa (D)
- 5 T. Mings (D)
- 12 L. Digne (D)
- 7 J. McGinn (M)
- 8 Y. Tielemans (M)
- 31 L. Bailey (M)
- 27 M. Rogers (M)
- 9 M. Rashford (M)
- 11 O. Watkins (F)
Substitutes
- 44 B. Kamara
- 21 Marco Asensio
- 41 J. Ramsey
- 2 M. Cash
- 26 L. Bogarde
- 14 Pau Torres
- 25 R. Olsen
- 22 I. Maatsen
- 48 O. Zych
Timeline
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3' Aston Villa Goal · Normal GoalL. Bailey
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12' Club Brugge KV Goal · Normal GoalMaxim De Cuyper · Assist: C. Tzolis
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64' Aston Villa subst · Substitution 1Off: L. Bailey · On: Boubacar Kamara
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64' Aston Villa subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Rashford · On: M. Asensio
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64' Aston Villa subst · Substitution 3Off: J. McGinn · On: J. Ramsey
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64' Aston Villa subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Disasi · On: M. Cash
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82' Aston Villa Goal · Own GoalB. Mechele
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85' Club Brugge KV subst · Substitution 1Off: C. Talbi · On: H. Siquet
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86' Club Brugge KV subst · Substitution 2Off: F. Jutgla · On: G. Nilsson
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88' Aston Villa Goal · PenaltyM. Asensio
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90'+1 Club Brugge KV subst · Substitution 3Off: Raphael Onyedika · On: H. Vetlesen
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90'+1 Aston Villa subst · Substitution 5Off: O. Watkins · On: L. Bogarde
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90' Club Brugge KV subst · Substitution 4Off: K. Sabbe · On: M. Skóraś
Match Stats
| Stat | Club Brugge KV | Aston Villa |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 8 | 10 |
| Pass Accuracy | 90% | 86% |
| Offsides | 1 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 11 | 7 |
| Corners | 3 | 1 |
| Total Passes | 518 | 409 |
| Yellow Cards | — | — |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 4 |
| xG | 1.05 | 1.27 |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 3 |
| Possession | 56% | 44% |
| Goals Prevented | 0 | 0 |
| Accurate Passes | 466 | 353 |
| Shots Inside Box | 6 | 6 |
| Saves | 2 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 1 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The match turned early when L. Bailey scored for Aston Villa in the 3rd minute, giving them an initial lead.
- ▸ Aston Villa regained control of the game with B. Mechele's own goal and M. Asensio's penalty kick later on.