Aston Villa claimed a stunning 1-0 win over Bayern Munich in their Champions League clash, thanks to a brilliant late goal from Jhon Duran. The Colombian substitute netted the decisive goal in the 79th minute, lobbing Bayern’s goalkeeper Manuel Neuer after racing onto a precise pass from Pau Torres.
Despite Bayern controlling possession for most of the match, Villa’s defense, anchored by World Cup-winning goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez, held firm. Martínez delivered a string of crucial saves, including a dramatic last-minute stop from a Harry Kane header to preserve Villa’s lead.
Bayern, the six-time European champions, had multiple chances but struggled to break through Villa’s defense. Serge Gnabry missed a clear opportunity when through on goal, and Pau Torres had an earlier effort ruled out for offside after a VAR review.
Duran’s goal marked his fifth of the season as a substitute and was enough to secure Villa’s second consecutive win in the Champions League. The victory brought back memories of Villa’s iconic 1982 European Cup triumph over Bayern, when they also won 1-0.
Manager Unai Emery, known for his tactical acumen, guided Villa to a disciplined performance, relying on counterattacks and resolute defending. With two wins in the group stage, Villa continues to impress in their return to Europe’s elite competition after a 41-year absence, while Bayern faces a setback as they look to bounce back in their next fixture.
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