Aston Villa will face Bayern Munich at Villa Park on Wednesday, rekindling memories of their 1982 European Cup final triumph.
Both teams started their Champions League campaigns in style, with Villa securing a 3-0 victory against Young Boys and Bayern demolishing Dinamo Zagreb 9-2, a record-setting performance that showcased their attacking prowess.
Villa enters this match looking to build on their impressive form under Unai Emery, who has expertly guided the club back into European competition. Despite a recent 2-2 draw against Ipswich Town, Villa remains a formidable side, having won six of their last seven matches in all competitions.
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The absence of captain John McGinn and defender Matty Cash due to injury is a concern, but Villa’s attacking depth, featuring the likes of Ollie Watkins and Jhon Duran, keeps their hopes alive.
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On the other hand, Bayern Munich, under Vincent Kompany, is also in excellent form, boasting an unbeaten streak in the Champions League group stage that stretches back to 2017.
Their recent draw against Bayer Leverkusen halted their perfect Bundesliga start, but the team’s firepower remains intact, particularly with Harry Kane leading the line. Kane, having scored four goals against Zagreb, poses a significant threat, especially given his strong record at Villa Park.
With both teams eager to secure their second consecutive group-stage victory, this clash promises to be an exhilarating encounter.
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Aston Villa aims to capitalize on their home advantage, while Bayern Munich looks to continue their dominance in European football.
Other matches to look out for include Real Madrid will be at home to Lille. This will be a perfect chance for Kylian Mbappe to shine again in his country after leaving PSG.
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Liverpool are seeking to continue their positive start to the new version of the competition. In their first game they went behind to AC Milan early in the match but they were able to turn the game around and win. They will be at home awaiting Bologna’s arrival from Italy.
RB Leipzig will host Juventus while Girona and Shaktar Doetsk will be at homw to their opponents Feyenoord and Atalanta respectively.