John McGinn has given Aston Villa the lead over Club Brugge in their Champions League opener. The Villans travelled to Belgium looking for a strong start after a topsy-turvy summer under Unai Emery. His side are yet to win in the Premier League so far this season, but look on course to pick up three points on the road. John McGinn was first on the scoresheet after 11 minutes, after picking the ball on the right-side of the box and curling into the far corner.But the hosts would hit back soon after through Hugo Vetlesen. The winger beat Aaron Wan-Bissaka on the left this time, before darting into the box and finishing. However, three minutes later, Emiliano Buendia restored Villas lead. After some good work from Nicolas Jackson to release Joao Gomes, the midfielder played the ball into the box, and Buendia finished. It summed up a frantic first half, in which Villa will be looking to build on after the break. Topics Aston Villa F.C. John McGinn Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read LIVE Club Brugge v Aston Villa: Commentary, updates, goals and stats Jon Fisher 8th September, 2026 Club Brugge v Aston Villa: Confirmed team news and full line-ups Jon Fisher 8th September, 2026 Goretzkas Villa debut delayed until after international break Nicholas McGee 7th September, 2026 Champions League Predictions: Delight for Manchester clubs and Arsenal but frustration for Villa and Liverpool Jon Fisher 7th September, 2026 Hull 0-0 Aston Villa: Report, result and goals as Villans remain scoreless in Premier League Mitch Fretton 5th September, 2026 Hull v Aston Villa: Lineups confirmed Tom Rostance 5th September, 2026
