Jackson and Barkley doubles sink feeble Fenerbahce in record Aston Villa win
Aston Villa achieved a record-breaking victory against Fenerbahce in the Champions League, featuring multiple goals from Nicolas Jackson and Ross Barkley. The match was marked by a hostile reception for Mason Greenwood and a strong performance from the home side.
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The match underscores the intersection of high-stakes European football and the social controversies surrounding individual players.
Ross Barkley shares a high-five with fellow goalscorer Nicolas Jackson after Aston Villa’s fifth goal. Ross Barkley shares a high-five with fellow goalscorer Nicolas Jackson after Aston Villa’s fifth goal. Champions League Jackson and Barkley doubles sink feeble Fenerbahce in record Aston Villa win Peter Lansley at Villa Park Wed 14 Oct 2026 22.02 BST Last modified on Wed 14 Oct 2026 23.29 BST Share Prefer the Guardian on Google It 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 with their biggest victory in European competition. Every touch for Mason Greenwood, playing his first game in England since January 2022, was booed, but even louder applause was reserved for Aston Villa’s rediscovered attacking prowess.
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