Villa Daily Report
Villa secure biggest-ever European victory in six-goal thrashing
Aston Villa recorded their biggest-ever European victory, thrashing Fenerbahçe 6-0 in the UEFA Champions League at Villa Park. Nicolas Jackson and Ross Barkley both scored braces, while Johan Manzambi and Tammy Abraham also found the net in a dominant display that secured a second successive group stage win.
- Johan Manzambi celebrated his 21st birthday by scoring the opening goal and earning the Player of the Match award for his performance.
- Nicolas Jackson's two goals continued his impressive form, making it three goals in his last three appearances for the club.
- Ross Barkley converted a penalty and added a second goal, with Unai Emery confirming him as the team's designated spot-kick taker.
- The victory extends Villa's remarkable run to 10 consecutive home wins in major European competition, a feat only achieved by two other English clubs this century.
- Ibrahim Mbaye made history by becoming the youngest player to feature for Villa in the Champions League proper, aged just 18 years and 263 days.