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Champions League scoring started early by Villa's McGinn after record rate of goals last season
- On Tuesday, Aston Villa defeated Club Brugge 3-2 in their Champions League opener at Jan Breydel Stadium, providing manager Unai Emery with a welcome victory.
- Villa entered the match following a summer of upheaval, selling key players including Emiliano Martinez and Ollie Watkins, and had failed to score in their first three Premier League matches.
- Captain John McGinn ended the drought after 11 minutes, curling past Yann Sommer. Hugo Vetlesen equalized, but Emiliano Buendia restored the visitors' lead before Nicolas Jackson extended the advantage by half-time.
- Nicolo Tresoldi converted a penalty in the 61st minute after Aaron Wan-Bissaka handled a cross, but despite intense pressure from the hosts, Villa held firm to secure the win.
- The Villans now turn their attention to securing a first top-flight victory against Nottingham Forest this weekend before resuming their European campaign against Fenerbahce in October.
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- 38% of the sources lean Left, 37% of the sources are Center
38% Left
L 38%
C 37%
R 25%
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