Jhon Duran's late goal at Villa Park lifts Aston Villa 1-0 against Bayern Munich in a historic Champions League match.

In the Champions League, Aston Villa defeated Bayern Munich 1-0 at Villa Park, pulling off an incredible victory. In a charming setting, Unai Emery's team took home the three points from a late winner by substitute Jhon Duran in the rematch of the 1982 European Cup final.

Champions League football arrived at Villa Park as Aston Villa defeated Bayern Munich 1-0 thanks to a stunning late strike from Jhon Duran.

On a memorable European evening that recreated the West Midlands club's storied 1982 European Cup victory, the prolific striker lit up Villa Park as soon as he came off the bench and saw Manuel Neuer off his line.

The German powerhouses were kept at bay by Unai Emery's team the entire time, though Emiliano Martinez's spectacular save of Harry Kane in the closing seconds was necessary. Villa's unbeaten start to the Champions League season is preserved with the win.

How Bayern was defeated by Villa

Pau Torres' close-range header gave Villa the impression that they were ahead, but the party was short-lived as a blatant offside in the build-up was only discovered following a VAR review. Michael Olise had a shot tipped over at the other end.

Ollie Watkins gave the home team an outlet from the outset, but Bayern dominated control right away, moving the ball fast and posing a threat to Villa with their mobility out wide. Dayot Upamecano found it difficult to contain the England striker when he was alone.

Although Kane was deemed fit for the match, he displayed his usual great vision by creating opportunities for others, but he was limited to few opportunities until the very end due to Villa's strong defence. Rather, Duran emerged victorious, identifying Neuer's error as he dashed through.

It was the culmination of a self-assured forward, grabbing Torres' pass and seizing the opportunity quickly. This area will always remember the cacophony that met it, especially because of Martinez's diving saves against Serge Gnabry's right foot and Kane's head.

While Kane is deserving of his title as the European Golden Shoe winner, Neuer has earned his reputation as the finest custodian of his generation. However, the night's standout performers were Villa's striker and goalkeeper—a very special one, indeed.

Unique ambiance at Villa

It is hardly hyperbole to say that a large portion of Villa's mythology centres around that evening in Rotterdam, even though the club's reputation as one of English football's grand old clubs was established prior to the events of 1982, with all seven titles coming before that European Cup victory.

The iconic comments from the goal that won that championship are displayed on top of the Doug Ellis Stand: "Shaw, Williams, ready to adventure down the left, there's a good ball played in for Tony Morley." Oh, that's got to be! Indeed, it is! Peter, get out!

The memories are even more poignant now that Gary Shaw, the local boy who played a key role in Villa's victory over the German champions 42 years ago, passed away a few weeks ago. Inside the stadium, the memory of him and his teammates was deeply felt.

Duran succeeds once more for Villa.

Surprisingly, Duran scored for Aston Villa off the bench for the fifth time already this season. He is yet to make his first Champions League appearance and has only started three games for Villa in the Premier League but now appears an elite striker.

Although his spectacular winner against Everton was amazing, this goal stood out on its own and wasn't because it is already regarded as one of the most well-known Villa goals in recent memory. It needed fluid movement, sound judgement, and effective execution.

Watkins put up a lot of effort, but Duran is a little different; he tested Bayern from behind and won headers against Upamecano. Although it isn't a typical fit for an Emery team given his unpredictable nature, it is now beneficial to both of them.

Martinez man on occasion

With excellent Villa defence keeping him safe for the opening ninety minutes, Argentina's World Cup-winning custodian would have been an improbable player of the match, but there was always a feeling that on such a momentous occasion, he would have something to say.

One imagines that some goalkeepers would have been on their heels, accepting the equaliser, as Kane's header appeared to be sailing past him and into the corner. Martinez sensed where the ball was going and dove to intercept, taking in the applause.

As he exited the pitch, the 'World's number one' home crowd welcomed him with chants as he basked in the moment. Martinez, who turned 32 last month, is entering this stage of his career somewhat late. However, he has proven himself to be among the greatest in the world.

Emery rejoices at defeating Bayern.

Unai Emery, the manager of Aston Villa, said during the news conference:

"While Europe is always unique, it also participates in the Conference, Europa, and Champions Leagues. You compete against the world's top teams in the Champions League.

"We are playing teams like this tonight, Aston Villa. It didn't matter if we won; what mattered was that we could compete, regardless of how close or far we were. We did a great job competing. More than usual, we had to compete defensively.

"At this point, I feel proud of our work, proud of where we are at, proud of how we are improving, raising the bar, and making more demands. Our demand was to play with our style and our personality, face them, and compete with the chance of a win, a draw, or even a loss, if we tried to lose like we lost against Arsenal three weeks ago.

"You can win or lose, it depends on the saves of Martinez, the action of Duran, but I am very proud of everything around Aston Villa."