Yahoo Sports Aston Villa XI vs RB Leipzig – Predicted lineup and team news
Aston Villa resume their Champions League campaign with a trip to face RB Leipzig this evening.
After an eight-game winless run, Villa have recorded back-to-back wins over the past week to instil confidence back into the side. Unai Emery’s men currently sit 10th in the Champions League standings, outside the top eight – an automatic qualification to the Round of 16 – on goal difference.
Their opponents have endured a torrid time in the Champions League this season. Leipzig are one of three teams without a point after five games.
Their European season so far has included defeats to Liverpool and Celtic, alongside losses against Juventus, Atletico Madrid and Inter Milan. Domestically, Marco Rose’s side are fourth in the Bundesliga having wobbled from a strong start. Leipzig secured a first win in five league games at the weekend after beating Holstein Kiel 2-0 away from home.
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Aston Villa XI vs RB Leipzig – Predicted lineup and team news
Aston Villa team news
Leon Bailey will miss the trip to Germany after the winger sustained a hamstring injury in the 1-0 win over Southampton at the weekend. He joins Jacob Ramsey on the sidelines for The Villans.
Emery’s squad was boosted by the return of Amadou Onana from a foot problem against the Saints, with Villa edging closer to full strength.
A decision will be made on who starts at centre-forward with Jhon Duran marking his first Premier League start of the campaign with the winner against Southampton.
Aston Villa predicted lineup
Aston Villa predicted XI: Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne; Onana, Tielemans; Philogene-Bidace, Rogers, McGinn; Watkins.
When is RB Leipzig vs Aston Villa?
RB Leipzig welcome Aston Villa to the Red Bull Arena on Tuesday 10th December 2024. Kick-off in Germany is 20:00 GMT.
What TV channel is RB Leipzig vs Aston Villa on?
RB Leipzig vs Aston Villa will be available to watch on Amazon Prime.
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