Aston Villa Defeats RB Leipzig 3-2 in UEFA

Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran has expressed his enjoyment of the competition with teammate Ollie Watkins, despite often coming off the bench. Duran scored a pivotal goal in Villa's 3-2 Champions League victory over RB Leipzig, marking his sixth goal from the bench this season, making him the leading substitute goal scorer in Europe. Manager Unai Emery acknowledged the challenge of keeping Duran satisfied in a rotation role but praised his performance and the team's tactical execution. Duran emphasized the importance of teamwork and expressed his commitment to contributing whenever given the opportunity. With this win, Villa solidifies their position in Group E, aiming for a knockout stage spot. Duran also mentioned his intention to focus on scoring rather than celebrating his upcoming birthday.