Champions kicks off with Brazilian assist and free-kick stunner, watch 🎥 | OneFootball

At last, the Champions League league phase has begun in the 2026/27 season.

The first two matches were played early this Tuesday afternoon (6), with wins for AEK and Aston Villa.

The Premier League side, the current Europa League champions, beat Brugge away from home.

Meanwhile, the Greek team defeated LASK at home.

Brugge vs Aston Villa

The goal that opened this year’s Champions League league phase had direct involvement from Brazilian João Gomes, who provided a fine assist for McGinn to find the net. Watch below:

Emiliano Buendía and Nicolas Jackson scored Aston Villa’s other goals in the match.

Hugo Vetlesen and Nicolo Tressoldi, from the penalty spot, scored for the home side.

Watch the other goals from the match below:

AEK vs LASK

The match played in Greece had only one goal. But it was worth the price of admission.

Razvan Marin sent the home fans into celebration with a stunning free-kick. Watch:

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