Aston Villa defeated Bayern München 1–0 at Villa Park on Wednesday, 2 October 2024, in a Matchday 2 fixture of the UEFA Champions League 2025 league stage. The match kicked off at 19:00 UTC, 576 days ago from today, and marked a significant early test for both sides in the revamped competition format.

For Aston Villa, this victory on home soil provided a crucial three points as they navigated their return to Europe’s elite club competition. The result placed Villa in a strong position w...