Match report as Aston Villa make it three wins from three in the Champions League; John McGinn returned to starting line-up and netted the opener before Jhon Duran doubled the lead; Unai Emery’s side sit top of the Champions League standings
Unai Emery said “everything is under control” following Jhon Duran’s reaction to being subbed off in Aston Villa’s 2-0 Champions League win over Bologna on Tuesday.
The Colombia international had doubled Villa’s lead after John McGinn’s opener in the second half but was replaced by Ollie Watkins two minutes later when his celebrations had come to an end.
After exiting the field and passing his manager on the touchline, Duran approached the bench and appeared to strike it in frustration.
“No. I manage everything and the reaction as well,” Emery said when asked about the reaction. “Everything, we send a message in the dressing room which is respect. Try to be mature and responsible. It is under our control.”
How Aston Villa beat Bologna
Duran marked his first Champions League start with a goal as Villa secured another victory to remain perfect in the competition this season.
Both teams came out of the blocks well as an end-to-end affair unfolded in the opening stages of the game.
Boosted by immense support from the travelling Bologna supporters, who packed out the away end, Thijs Dallinga came closest to opening the scoring for the visitors but was denied by the outstretched arm of Emiliano Martinez.