Villa's attack fires in Champions League thriller

After three goalless league games, Villa's front line exploded in a 3-2 win at Club Brugge.

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What happened. Aston Villa ended their scoring drought with a thrilling 3-2 Champions League win over Club Brugge, with first-half goals from John McGinn, Emiliano Buendia, and Nicolas Jackson.

• Villa had 14 shots in the first half after failing to score in their first three league games.
• Jackson scored his first goal since his club-record £65m move.
• Brugge pulled one back through a penalty, but Villa held on.

The win kickstarts Villa's Champions League campaign and boosts confidence after a poor league start.

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