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Aston Villa's 6-0 victory was fully deserved, with their 3.11 xG comfortably surpassing Fenerbahçe's 1.92. Despite having only 45% possession, Villa were ruthlessly efficient, converting 11 of their 20 total shots into goals, compared to Fenerbahçe's 4 on target from 15 attempts. This clinical edge was evident from the first half, where Villa's early pressure yielded goals from Johan Manzambi (12') and a Nicolas Jackson brace (31', 39'), effectively sealing the game before halftime.

Fenerbahçe's 55% possession failed to translate into meaningful chances, as Villa's defensive discipline limited them to just 7 shots inside the box. Ross Barkley's penalty (68') and a second goal (72'), along with Tammy Abraham's late strike (90'), underscored Villa's dominance in both open play and set-piece situations. Barkley, Jackson, and Manzambi were the standout contributors, each delivering multiple decisive moments.

The key stat explaining the outcome was Villa's shot conversion rate: 30% of their total shots found the net, compared to Fenerbahçe's 0% despite their higher possession.