There is plenty that Emery will not be happy with, though.
In defence, both full-backs, Matty Cash and Ian Maatsen, left too much space for Bayern to exploit out wide. But it was further forward where there was more concern.
Goalscorer Joao Gomes did not have his best game in the heart of midfield and never really found a safe way to repel the intense Bayern press.
And other than Madjo, there was precious little in attack. Buendia worked hard but could not unlock the Bayern defence and Villa’s wide players, at least those who started, made almost no impact.
Emery will be keen to get John McGinn, Ollie Watkins and recent signing Alejandro Garnacho into the fray as soon as possible.
