Nicolas Jackson was all smiles after his impressive brace helped Aston Villa secure a remarkable 6-0 victory against Fenerbahçe in the UEFA Champions League.

The Senegal international scored twice in the first half, leading the Villans to their largest-ever win in European competition.

After the match, Jackson shared his thoughts on the significant three points earned. He remarked, “It’s a fantastic win today. It’s only the second day of the Champions League, and we’re thrilled to have achieved both the win and a clean sheet. I’m just focused on playing, trying to score in every game, and doing my part to help the team.”

He added, “Playing for the manager is crucial as well, and my focus remains on winning matches and performing well on the pitch—that’s what matters most to me. I’m really pleased, but the goal is to win, and hopefully next time I can grab a hat-trick!”

Along with Jackson, Johan Manzambi and Ibrahim Mbaye also made notable contributions to this memorable night in B6. The 25-year-old praised his teammates for their impressive link-up play. On Manzambi, he said, “He’s an outstanding player. I’m really glad we’re on the pitch together. I hope we can score plenty of goals and set each other up for many assists.”

Regarding his international teammate Mbaye, Jackson commented, “He’s another fantastic player. We play together on the national team, so we’ve developed a solid connection and communicate well. He’s progressing nicely, and I hope he gets more opportunities to shine. He’s incredibly fast, just like me, so it’s great to have him in the squad. Here’s to more starts and many goals for him in the future!”