Overview
- Aston Villa defeated Bayern Munich 1-0 at Villa Park, echoing their 1982 European Cup final victory against the same team.
- Jhon Durán scored the decisive goal in the 79th minute, capitalizing on Manuel Neuer's high positioning with a lob from 30 yards out.
- Goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez made crucial saves, including a point-blank block from Harry Kane, to preserve Villa's lead.
- The win continues Villa's perfect start in the Champions League, having also defeated Young Boys 3-0 in their previous match.
- Unai Emery's tactical acumen was evident as Villa effectively countered Bayern's possession dominance with strategic play.