Club Brugge vs Aston Villa lineups are confirmed for the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 league-phase Matchday 1 fixture at Jan Breydelstadion in Bruges. Both teams have announced their official starting XIs, substitutes and formations for the match on Tuesday, 8 September 2026.
This page lists the official Club Brugge vs Aston Villa lineups, including confirmed starting XIs, substitutes, coaches, formations and key match details.
Club Brugge vs Aston Villa match details
| Match | Competition | Stage | Date | Kick-off | Venue |
| Club Brugge vs Aston Villa | UEFA Champions League 2026/27 | League Phase – Matchday 1 | 8 September 2026 | 7:45 PM EAT | Jan Breydelstadion, Bruges |
Official Club Brugge lineup
| No. | Player | Position |
| 1 | Yann Sommer | Goalkeeper |
| 64 | Kyriani Sabbe | Defender |
| 3 | Han-beom Lee | Defender |
| 44 | Brandon Mechele | Defender |
| 65 | Joaquin Seys | Defender |
| 10 | Hugo Vetlesen | Midfielder |
| 8 | Freddie Potts | Midfielder |
| 9 | Carlos Forbs | Forward |
| 20 | Hans Vanaken | Midfielder / Captain |
| 11 | Jan Virgili | Forward |
| 7 | Nicolò Tresoldi | Forward |
Club Brugge formation: 4-2-3-1.
Club Brugge substitutes
| No. | Player | Position |
| 29 | Nordin Jackers | Goalkeeper |
| 81 | Argus Vanden Driessche | Goalkeeper |
| 16 | Cheveyo Tsawa | Midfielder |
| 17 | Romeo Vermant | Forward |
| 27 | Wisdom Mike | Forward |
| 41 | Hugo Siquet | Defender |
| 54 | Samba Coulibaly | Defender |
| 58 | Jorne Spileers | Defender |
| 62 | Lynnt Audoor | Midfielder |
| 67 | Mamadou Diakhon | Midfielder / Forward |
| 77 | Andrej Vasovic | Forward |
| 80 | Félix Lemaréchal | Midfielder |
Official Aston Villa lineup
| No. | Player | Position |
| 1 | Zion Suzuki | Goalkeeper |
| 29 | Aaron Wan-Bissaka | Defender |
| 3 | Victor Lindelöf | Defender |
| 14 | Pau Torres | Defender |
| 22 | Ian Maatsen | Defender |
| 35 | João Gomes | Midfielder |
| 8 | Boubacar Kamara | Midfielder |
| 7 | John McGinn | Midfielder / Captain |
| 10 | Emiliano Buendía | Midfielder / Forward |
| 53 | George Hemmings | Forward |
| 11 | Nicolas Jackson | Forward |
Aston Villa formation: 4-2-3-1.
Aston Villa substitutes
| No. | Player | Position |
| 40 | Marco Bizot | Goalkeeper |
| 42 | James Wright | Goalkeeper |
| 5 | Tyrone Mings | Defender |
| 6 | Ross Barkley | Midfielder |
| 13 | Matteo Ruggeri | Defender |
| 17 | Alejandro Garnacho | Forward |
| 18 | Tammy Abraham | Forward |
| 19 | Ibrahim Mbaye | Forward |
| 26 | Lamare Bogarde | Defender / Midfielder |
| 47 | Alysson | Forward |
Club Brugge vs Aston Villa coaches
| Team | Coach |
| Club Brugge | Ivan Leko |
| Aston Villa | Unai Emery |
Club Brugge vs Aston Villa lineup news
Club Brugge start Yann Sommer in goal behind Kyriani Sabbe, Han-beom Lee, Brandon Mechele and Joaquin Seys. Hugo Vetlesen and Freddie Potts form the midfield base, with Carlos Forbs, captain Hans Vanaken and Jan Virgili supporting Nicolò Tresoldi in attack.
Aston Villa start Zion Suzuki in goal, with Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Victor Lindelöf, Pau Torres and Ian Maatsen in defence. João Gomes partners Boubacar Kamara in midfield, while captain John McGinn, Emiliano Buendía and George Hemmings line up behind Nicolas Jackson.
Both teams use a 4-2-3-1 formation. George Hemmings is included in Aston Villa’s starting XI for his Champions League debut, while Hans Vanaken remains central to Club Brugge’s attacking setup.
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| Team | Key players to watch |
| Club Brugge | Hans Vanaken, Nicolò Tresoldi, Carlos Forbs, Yann Sommer, Freddie Potts |
| Aston Villa | Nicolas Jackson, John McGinn, Emiliano Buendía, Boubacar Kamara, Zion Suzuki |
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Conclusion
The official Club Brugge vs Aston Villa lineups confirm two 4-2-3-1 formations for the Champions League league-phase opener. Club Brugge start Sommer, Vanaken, Forbs and Tresoldi, while Aston Villa name Suzuki, McGinn, Buendía, Hemmings and Jackson in their starting XI.
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