John McGinn and Jhon Duran's goals in the second half helped Aston Villa defeat Bologna 2-0 on Tuesday, extending the home team's undefeated record to three wins in its first Champions League campaign in forty-one years. With nine points and no losses, Villa's victory moved them temporarily to the top of the European club tournament standings. After two loses and a tie, Bologna has one point.
After a barrage of opportunities for Unai Emery's team, McGinn scored in the 55th minute with a free kick that went into the far corner after going over a sea of heads. The goal stood following a VAR review for a potential handball. Duran increased the lead in the 64th minute when Morgan Rogers hoisted a cross towards the box and the lunging striker held off defender Jhon Lucumi to flick the ball into the bottom corner. Duran's heroics in the closing minutes of the game helped Villa defeat Bayern Munich three weeks prior.