Aston Villa secured a historic 1-0 win against Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League, mirroring their famous 1982 European Cup final triumph over the Bavarians. Jhon Durán’s crucial goal at Villa Park made the difference, lifting Villa to their second consecutive win in the competition and extending their unbeaten streak to seven matches.
Bayern dominated possession early on, with Joshua Kimmich orchestrating play, but Villa’s defense, led by Pau Torres, stood firm. Villa’s Ollie Watkins caused problems for Bayern’s Dayot Upamecano, who was booked in the 22nd minute for a foul on the striker. Villa thought they had taken the lead when Pau Torres poked in Jaden Philogene’s setup from a free-kick, but the goal was ruled out for offside.
Bayern continued to press, but Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez made crucial saves, including a spectacular tip over from a curling effort by Michael Olise. Despite Bayern introducing stars like Jamal Musiala after halftime, Villa’s defense remained resilient, with Torres and Martínez blocking several dangerous attempts.
The match was decided by substitute Jhon Durán, who latched onto Torres’ long pass and finished expertly past Manuel Neuer. Martínez then denied late efforts from Serge Gnabry and Harry Kane, securing a famous victory. This win handed Bayern their first defeat in 42 group-stage matches and their first loss under new coach Vincent Kompany.
