Aston Villa Edges RB Leipzig in Thrilling Champions League Clash

Late goals from substitutes Jhon Durán and Ross Barkley secure a vital win, keeping Villa's knockout stage hopes alive.

Aston Villa defeated RB Leipzig 3-2 in a dramatic Champions League group stage match, moving up to third place in their group standings.
John McGinn opened the scoring early for Villa, but defensive errors allowed Leipzig to equalize twice during the match.
Jhon Durán, coming on as a halftime substitute, scored a spectacular long-range goal to restore Villa's lead in the second half.
Ross Barkley sealed the victory with a deflected strike shortly after entering the game, showcasing Unai Emery's successful tactical substitutions.
With two group stage matches remaining against Monaco and Celtic, Villa is well-positioned to aim for a top-eight finish and bypass the play-off round.