Aston Villa’s Leon Bailey Scores First Champions League Goal in Thrilling 3-1 Win Over Club Brugge

Early Goal by Bailey Sets the Tone for Villa’s Dominant Performance

Leon Bailey (right) celebrates with teammate Marcus Rashford after opening the scoring for Aston Villa against Club Brugge in the Champions League

BRUSSELS, Belgium, CMC – Jamaican international Leon Bailey scored his first Champions League goal to help Aston Villa trounce Club Brugge 3-1 in their first leg, round-of-16 match at the Jan Breydel Stadium here on Tuesday.

The 27-year-old winger marked his return to Belgium with a goal as the former Genk player produced a sumptuous half-volley after just two minutes and 15 seconds, following a headed assist by Tyrone Mings.

Bailey Makes History with Second Jamaican Goal in the Champions League

Bailey became just the second Jamaican to score in the Champions League, following in the footsteps of Wes Morgan, who scored for Leicester in the 2016-2017 competition.

Villa’s Dominance Continues with Late Goals

However, Villa scored two late goals in six minutes to take a handsome lead back to Birmingham.

Brandon Mechele put past his keeper in the 82nd minute while stretching to intercept a cross by Morgan Rogers to put Villa ahead, and then substitute Marco Asensio made it 3-1 from the penalty spot after Matty Cash had been fouled.

Return Leg Set for Villa Park

The return leg is at Villa Park next Wednesday.

Conclusion

Aston Villa’s thrilling 3-1 win over Club Brugge in the Champions League marks a significant milestone for Leon Bailey, who became the second Jamaican player to score in the competition. With his dominant performance, Villa secured a comfortable lead heading into the return leg at Villa Park.

Frequently Asked Questions

* When is the return leg of the match?
The return leg is set for Villa Park next Wednesday.
* Who scored the first goal for Aston Villa in the match?
Leon Bailey scored the first goal for Aston Villa in the 2nd minute and 15 seconds.
* Who is the other Jamaican player to score in the Champions League?
Wes Morgan, who scored for Leicester in the 2016-2017 competition.