Aston Villa 2-0 Bologna: John McGinn and Jhon Duran score in Champions League victory

Aston Villa's magical Champions League journey continued, celebrating Unai Emery's second anniversary in charge with victory on another memorable European night.

Captain John McGinn, Villa's longest-serving player, put his side on the road with a free-kick at roaring Villa Park.

McGinn's free kick from outside the box in the 55th minute evaded everyone in the penalty area – including Bologna goalkeeper Lukasz Skorupski – and then ended up in the net.

The Italians were upset with Portuguese referee Joao Pinheiro as they felt they should have been awarded a free kick moments before.

Nine minutes later, Villa doubled their lead when Jhon Duran marked his first Villa Park start in 11 months by firing home from close range.

It was his last touch of the game as he was replaced by Ollie Watkins, who was waiting to come on as Duran scored. Duran showed his displeasure at being substituted by kicking the back of a seat in the dugout.

Having beaten Swiss Young Boys and heavyweights Bayern Munich earlier this season, Villa now have nine points from three games as Emery's side continue to make a return to European football's top club competition look easy for the first time in 41 years.

More to follow.