Across a European night of sharply contrasting fortunes, Aston Villa delivered the clearest statement, overwhelming Fenerbahce by six goals without reply. The scale of the result left the Istanbul side with little room to recover as Villa turned their meeting into a one-sided occasion.
There was also a brief Champions League appearance for Alejandro Garnacho, the former Manchester United player now at Chelsea. His involvement amounted to only a handful of minutes, but it nevertheless added another continental outing to his season.
Villa’s 6-0 victory and Garnacho’s short appearance offered two different views of Europe: one club enjoying a commanding evening, another player making the most of a limited chance on the competition’s stage.
