Aston Villa 3-1 Viking: Alysson shines in UCL win — SkimNews
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- Aston Villa defeated Viking 3-1 at Villa Park to make it three wins from three in the Champions League, with Ross Barkley opening the scoring in the 23rd minute.
- Alysson delivered his best performance in a Villa shirt, instrumental in the third goal and earning praise from Emiliano Buendia and Unai Emery for his wing play and confidence.
- Emiliano Buendia converted a penalty in the 37th minute after a VAR review confirmed Alysson was fouled, extending Villa's first-half advantage.
- Henrik Heggheim scored an own goal in the 62nd minute when he deflected Alysson's cross into his net, temporarily putting Villa top of the league phase.
- Peter Christiansen scored a late 84th-minute volley for Viking, confirmed by VAR, which moved PSG ahead of Villa into first place on goal difference.
- Unai Emery stated that several players 'did a step forward' tactically and in confidence, specifically highlighting Alysson and Ibrahim Mbaye as young talents progressing within his system.
Why it matters: Aston Villa’s perfect start in the Champions League—bolstered by emerging youth and tactical cohesion—positions them as serious contenders in the league phase, while their 12-game European home winning streak equals the longest by an English team this century, raising expectations for deeper continental runs.
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