Tyrone Mings' Costly Error Ends Aston Villa's Champions League Streak
Aston Villa's unbeaten run in the Champions League was halted by a bizarre handball incident leading to a penalty against Club Brugge.
- Aston Villa defender Tyrone Mings mistakenly picked up the ball in his penalty area, thinking play had not resumed, resulting in a penalty for Club Brugge.
- Hans Vanaken converted the penalty, securing a 1-0 victory for Club Brugge and handing Aston Villa their first defeat in this Champions League season.
- Villa manager Unai Emery described the incident as the biggest mistake he has ever witnessed in his career, expressing disbelief over the unusual error.
- Prior to this match, Aston Villa had won their first three Champions League games, marking their return to the competition after 41 years.
- The loss drops Aston Villa from first to eighth in the Champions League standings, with a crucial match against Juventus looming in three weeks.