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Aston Villa ended their early-season goal drought with a dramatic 3-2 win over Club Brugge on Tuesday.
The victory gave Unai Emery’s team their first win of the season.
Villa had endured a difficult start to their Premier League campaign. They entered the Champions League match without a goal in the top flight.
The team had managed only one shot on target across their first three league matches.
However, the European stage brought a major change in fortunes.
John McGinn gave Villa the lead in the 11th minute.
Pau Torres created the opening with a strong run and precise pass. McGinn then curled the ball beyond goalkeeper Yann Sommer.
Villa almost doubled their advantage soon after.
George Hemmings tested Sommer, but the goalkeeper made the save. The 19-year-old then missed another chance when he shot wide.
Club Brugge punished those missed opportunities.
Hugo Vetlesen equalised in the 18th minute. Jan Virgili created the chance with a powerful run before Vetlesen fired into the bottom corner.
Villa responded quickly.
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Emiliano Buendia restored their lead three minutes later. Joao Gomes found Buendia, who produced a precise finish.
Villa continued to threaten as both teams attacked at pace.
Nicolas Jackson extended the visitors’ lead in the 43rd minute.
The striker showed composure after holding off two defenders. He then rounded Sommer before finishing into an empty net.
The goal marked an important moment for Jackson.
The £65 million signing endured a difficult spell at Chelsea. His first goal for Villa offered an early boost to his new career.
Villa entered half-time with a 3-1 advantage.
Club Brugge reduced the deficit in the 61st minute.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka handled Joaquin Seys’s cross inside the area. The referee awarded a penalty.
Nicolo Tresoldi stepped up and converted the spot-kick past Zion Suzuki.
The goal set up a tense final period.
Club Brugge pushed forward in search of an equaliser. Villa struggled to regain control as the Belgian side increased the pressure.
Tresoldi came close again.
His header appeared destined for the net, but Suzuki made a crucial save. The ball hit the post after the goalkeeper got a touch.
Club Brugge had one final opportunity in stoppage time.
Tresoldi met a cross with a header. However, Suzuki stood firm and made the save.
The final whistle confirmed Villa’s first victory of the campaign.
The result also gave Emery an important boost after a difficult summer.
Villa won the Europa League last season. They beat Freiburg in Istanbul to end a 30-year wait for a major European trophy.
However, the squad changed significantly during the summer.
Morgan Rogers, Ollie Watkins, Youri Tielemans, Emiliano Martinez, Lucas Digne and Ezri Konsa all left the club.
Villa made several changes as they worked within football’s financial regulations.
The victory over Brugge offered Emery an encouraging first sign that his rebuilt squad can compete at the highest level.
Villa now return their attention to domestic football.
They will face Nottingham Forest this weekend as they search for their first Premier League win of the season.
Their next Champions League fixture will come against Fenerbahce in October.
For Emery, the victory in Bruges provides a much-needed boost.
After three frustrating weeks, Villa finally have goals, points and momentum.
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