Aston Villa faced off against Juventus in the Champions League, resulting in a frustrating 0-0 draw after a late goal by Morgan Rogers was disallowed due to a foul on Juventus goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio. Villa believed they had clinched a victory that would have ended their six-game winless streak when Rogers found the net, but the referee ruled it out, igniting boos from the home supporters. The match lacked excitement, with Juventus mostly maintaining possession while both teams wasted opportunities. Villa’s standout moment came from Lucas Digne, whose free kick hit the crossbar just before halftime. Villa’s goalkeeper Emi Martinez was also pivotal, making a remarkable save to deny a header from Francisco Conceicao. Despite the draw, Villa is currently ninth in the Champions League table after five matches, while Juventus, with a depleted squad of only 14 outfield players, sits at 17th. The match was marred by controversies, including a VAR decision that left Villa fans feeling hard done by. Unai Emery expressed his disappointment over the disallowed goal, qualifying the referee’s decision as harsh, especially compared to the standards in the Premier League. The match ended without a goal, leaving both teams with much to ponder as they look to improve their standings in the tournament.
