Aston Villa vs. Viking Highlights (Oct 21)
Champions League 2026/27
Champions League 2026/27
| # | GP | W | D | L | DIFF | Goals | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +9 | 14:5 | 9 | |
| 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +5 | 12:7 | 9 | |
| 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +5 | 7:2 | 7 | |
| 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +7 | 9:2 | 6 | |
| 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +5 | 11:6 | 6 | |
| 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +4 | 9:5 | 6 | |
| 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +4 | 5:1 | 6 | |
| 8 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +4 | 4:0 | 6 | |
| 9 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 6:4 | 6 | |
| 10 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +2 | 6:4 | 6 | |
| 11 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 5:4 | 6 | |
| 12 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +5 | 8:3 | 4 | |
| 13 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +3 | 8:5 | 4 | |
| 14 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 4:2 | 4 | |
| 15 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 4:3 | 4 | |
| 16 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +0 | 2:2 | 4 | |
| 17 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 6:4 | 3 | |
| 18 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 4:2 | 3 | |
| 19 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | +0 | 8:8 | 3 | |
| 20 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | +0 | 6:6 | 3 | |
| 21 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 3:4 | 3 | |
| 22 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 5:7 | 3 | |
| 23 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -2 | 2:4 | 3 | |
| 24 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -3 | 4:7 | 3 | |
| 25 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 3:6 | 3 | |
| 26 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -5 | 4:9 | 3 | |
| 27 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -5 | 3:8 | 3 | |
| 28 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -6 | 3:9 | 2 | |
| 29 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 4:6 | 1 | |
| 30 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 4:7 | 1 | |
| 31 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 4:6 | 0 | |
| 32 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -4 | 3:7 | 0 | |
| 33 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -4 | 2:6 | 0 | |
| 34 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -4 | 2:6 | 0 | |
| 35 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -5 | 2:7 | 0 | |
| 36 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -12 | 1:13 | 0 |
Aston Villa vs. Viking highlights from Champions League 2026/27, Oct 21 at Villa Park.
Aston Villa defeated Viking 3-1 at Villa Park in the Champions League. Ross Barkley opened the scoring for Aston Villa in the 23rd minute, assisted by Ibrahim Mbaye. The home side extended their lead through two penalties. Alysson Edward Franco da Rocha was awarded a penalty in the 35th minute, with Emiliano Buendía converting from the spot in the 37th minute. An own goal by Henrik Heggheim in the 62nd minute further increased Aston Villa's advantage. Viking pulled a goal back late in the game through Peter Christiansen in the 84th minute, assisted by Kristoffer Askildsen. A VAR goal for Viking was confirmed in the 86th minute, but it was too late to change the outcome.
Aston Villa dominated possession with 54% and registered 10 shots on target compared to Viking's 3. Despite Viking's 8 goalkeeper saves, Aston Villa's 2.67 expected goals indicated a higher quality of chances created. Viking's 0.75 expected goals suggested fewer clear-cut opportunities, though they did manage 8 saves from Aston Villa's 21 total shots. Aston Villa's successful passes stood at 469 from a total of 527 passes, demonstrating control in their build-up play.
