Villa rewrite the record books as they hit Fenerbahce for six
Aston Villa record their biggest ever win in a European competition as they thrash Turkish side Fenerbahce 6-0 at Villa Park, with Nicolas Jackson and Ross Barkley both scoring twice.
Mason Greenwood faced a humiliating return to English football as Aston Villa dismantled Fenerbahce 6-0 in a record-breaking Champions League victory. The 25-year-old played his first match back in the UK following his January 2022 suspension from Manchester United, enduring heckling from home fans at Villa Park. Johan Manzambi opened the scoring on his 21st birthday, with Nicolas Jackson quickly adding two more goals to give Villa a 3-0 halftime lead.
Ross Barkley added a second-half brace before Tammy Abraham sealed the win with a late goal, delighting the Prince of Wales in the stands. This was Aston Villa's largest ever European triumph and their first home victory of the season, positioning them strongly in the Champions League standings with two wins in two matches.
Written by urgent.news from Yahoo Sports's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
This story
This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.