Aston Villa will host Bayern Munich at Villa Park on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at 21:00 CET in a highly anticipated Champions League clash.
Current Form & Team News
Aston Villa comes into this game with momentum after a dominant 3-0 victory over Young Boys on Matchday 1. However, they face significant injury concerns, with key players like Boubacar Kamara and Tyrone Mings out, while John McGinn is doubtful. Matty Cash, Lucas Digne, and Diego Carlos are also questionable
Bayern Munich, meanwhile, are on fire after crushing Dinamo Zagreb 9-2 in their opening Champions League fixture, with Harry Kane scoring four goals. Although Kane has been nursing an ankle injury, he is expected to feature in this game
Bayern’s only recent setback was a 1-1 draw against Bayer Leverkusen over the weekend(
Key Players to Watch
- Aston Villa: Ollie Watkins will be crucial in leading Villa’s attack, especially with their injury-hit midfield. His ability to break Bayern’s defense will be key.
- Bayern Munich: Harry Kane’s scoring prowess will be the focal point. However, should he not be fully fit, Bayern’s depth includes standout performers like Leroy Sané and Jamal Musiala.
Historical Background
This match revisits a famous European Cup final from 1982, where Aston Villa triumphed 1-0 against Bayern, thanks to a Peter Withe goal. This adds a nostalgic layer to the fixture, though Bayern’s current dominance in Europe puts them as favorites
