Jackson and Barkley doubles see Villa smash Fenerbahce 6-0

Summarised from 5 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 22:44 · Archive

Aston Villa thrashed Fenerbahce 6-0 at home in the Champions League, their biggest ever European victory.

Aston Villa dismantled Fenerbahce 6-0 at Villa Park in the Champions League, recording their biggest ever European victory and their first home win of the season. The match was played in front of the Prince of Wales, who watched from the directors' box as the home side delivered an emphatic performance.

Johan Manzambi, celebrating his 21st birthday, opened the scoring in the 12th minute with a deflected shot that caught goalkeeper Ederson stranded. Nicolas Jackson then took control of the game before half-time, scoring twice with both efforts directed to Ederson's right, putting Villa three goals ahead. The Turkish side offered little resistance, though goalkeeper Zion Suzuki did make a good save from Vedat Muriqi early in the second half.

Ross Barkley extended the lead in the second half, converting a penalty won by Manzambi, and then scored again from another deflected Manzambi effort. Substitute Tammy Abraham completed the scoring in the 90th minute. Ibrahim Mbaye caught the eye with a lively display on the left wing for Villa.

Mason Greenwood, Fenerbahce's winger and former Manchester United player, played his first match in England since January 2022. The 25-year-old was charged with attempted rape, controlling and coercive behaviour and assault occasioning actual bodily harm in October 2022, but the Crown Prosecution Service discontinued the case in February 2023 after key witnesses withdrew their involvement. He has denied any wrongdoing. Greenwood received hostile treatment from Villa supporters, who booed his name during the team announcements and at every subsequent involvement. He struggled in his duel with former United team-mate Aaron Wan-Bissaka and was eventually made to look anonymous during the rout.

The emphatic victory leaves Villa strongly positioned in the Champions League standings with two wins from two matches. They face Viking at home next week. Their Premier League campaign has been less convincing by comparison, but manager Unai Emery maintains a 'no excuses' culture that rejects blaming external factors for results, despite the demolished North Stand reducing Villa Park to a three-sided ground for the season.

How it is being reported

• Villa rewrite the record books as they hit Fenerbahce for sixAston 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.BBC Sport · 14 Oct, 22:24
• Aston Villa hit Fenerbahce for six in big win at Villa ParkAston Villa dismantled Fenerbahce with Nicolas Jackson and Ross Barkley scoring two each in a 6-0 Champions League win at Villa Park.Sky Sports · 14 Oct, 22:12
• Unai Emery's 'no excuses' culture finally pays off and how Nicolas Jackson proved he was signed for more than just goals, writes TOM COLLOMOSSE - as Villans hit Fenerbahce for SIXTOM COLLOMOSSE AT VILLA PARK: No North Stand, no problem. Instead, Aston Villa delivered their most emphatic European win and their first home victory of the campaign.Daily Mail Sport · 14 Oct, 22:05
• Aston Villa run riot in record-breaking win over Fenerbahce as Mason Greenwood taunted on UK returnAston Villa hit Fenerbahce for six on a memorable night at Villa ParkIndependent Sport · 14 Oct, 22:05
• Jackson and Barkley doubles sink feeble Fenerbahce in record Aston Villa winIt may be a bit early for the pantomime season but the Holte End enjoyed acclaiming their heroes and villains as Aston Villa won at home for the first time this season in some style with their biggest European victory. Every touch for Mason Greenwood, playing his first game in England in nearly five years, was booed, but even louder applause was reserved however for Aston Villa’s new-look attack. Switzerland international Johan Manzambi opened the scoring, celebrating his 21st birthday with a deflected shot in the 12th minute, before Nicolas Jackson put the game beyond Fenerbahce’s reach…Guardian Sport · 14 Oct, 22:02

In this story: Aston Villa · Fenerbahce · Nicolas Jackson · Ross Barkley · Johan Manzambi · Mason Greenwood · Tammy Abraham · Villa Park

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