UCL: Aston Villa Beats Bayern Munich

Emery's Villa Edges Bayern

Duran replaced Ollie Watkins in the 70th minute and took only nine minutes to make his mark...

Aston Villa defeats Bayern Munich 1-0 in the Champions League, thanks to Jhon Duran's stunning substitute goal. Emi Martinez's injury-time save seals the win, continuing Villa's impressive UCL campaign start.

Aston Villa secured a stunning 1-0 victory over Bayern Munich in the Champions League, thanks to Jhon Duran's brilliant substitute appearance. The 20-year-old Colombian striker came off the bench to score his fifth goal as a substitute this season, replicating Villa's 1982 European Cup final win over the German giants.

The electric atmosphere at Villa Park, hosting a Champions League match for the first time in 41 years, saw Aston Villa manager Unai Emery's side continue their impressive campaign start. Duran replaced Ollie Watkins in the 70th minute and took only nine minutes to make his mark, catching Manuel Neuer out of position with a composed lofted finish.

Emi Martinez's stunning injury-time save from Harry Kane sealed the win, sparking wild celebrations among Villa fans.