Aston Villa beat Viking 3-1 in Champions League
Aston Villa defeated Viking 3-1 at Villa Park to achieve three wins from three matches in the Champions League league phase.
Key facts
- Aston Villa won 3-1 against Viking on 21 October 2026.
- Ross Barkley and Emiliano Buendía scored in the first half.
- Henrik Heggheim scored an own goal to make the score 3-0.
- Peter Christiansen scored a late volley for Viking.
- The result placed Aston Villa second in the league phase behind Paris Saint-Germain.
Aston Villa defeated Norwegian champions Viking 3-1 at Villa Park on 21 October 2026. Ross Barkley scored a header midway through the first half following a corner from Ibrahim Mbaye. Emiliano Buendía scored a penalty after a VAR check ruled that Viking captain Zlatko Tripic fouled Alysson in the box.
Henrik Heggheim scored an own goal to give Villa a 3-0 lead. According to Sky Sports, the goal followed a run and cross from Alysson. Peter Christiansen scored a late volley for Viking, which was awarded after a VAR review.
The victory gave Aston Villa three wins from three matches. The result placed the team second in the league phase behind Paris Saint-Germain. The team briefly held the top spot on goal difference before the Christiansen goal.
Manager Unai Emery stated the team played a good match collectively and tactically. Emery said some players made a step forward in their confidence.
Context
The Champions League is a European competition. Viking is currently in its first campaign at this level.
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