Aston Villa celebrated a thrilling 1-0 victory over Bayern Munich in their first Champions League home match on Wednesday, a scoreline reminiscent of their iconic 1982 European Cup final triumph against the same opponents.
The win not only marked a significant milestone for the club but also highlighted a memorable night at Villa Park.
Despite Bayern’s dominance in possession, Villa capitalized on a moment of brilliance from Jhon Duran in the 79th minute.
The Colombian forward, who has made a name for himself with crucial late goals, spotted Manuel Neuer off his line and executed a perfect lob, sending the home crowd into a frenzy.
This remarkable strike was Duran’s sixth goal of the season and fifth as a substitute, underscoring his knack for delivering when it matters most.
Stand-in captain Emiliano Martinez played a pivotal role in the victory with an inspired performance in goal.
The Argentine made crucial saves, denying efforts from Michael Olise, Serge Gnabry, and Harry Kane, the latter two in stoppage time. Martinez’s heroic display ensured Villa walked away with all three points.
