Aston Villa Beats RB Leipzig 3-2 in Champions League

Aston Villa secured a thrilling 3-2 victory over RB Leipzig in the Champions League, with Ross Barkley's late strike clinching the win and elevating Villa to third place in the standings. The match saw John McGinn open the scoring early, followed by goals from Jhon Duran and Leipzig's Lois Openda and Christoph Baumgartner equalizing twice. Duran's spectacular goal restored Villa's lead in the second half before Barkley's deflected effort sealed the match just before the end. This victory keeps Villa's hopes alive for a top-eight finish and automatic qualification to the knockout stage, while Leipzig endured a record sixth consecutive loss in the competition, concluding their campaign without any points. Unai Emery praised his team's performance, emphasizing their confidence and tactical execution. Meanwhile, Leipzig's future appears bleak, with players acknowledging the need to learn from their mistakes.