Aston Villa raised the European Cup in 1982 with their famous triumph against Bayern Munich making them one of only six English teams that have won the European Cup. 2024 will mark Aston Villa’s first ever involvement in the UEFA Champions League after securing fourth spot in the Premier League. Their opening game of the competition is away in Switzerland against Young Boys who have just claimed their sixth Swiss Super League title in only seven years.
Unai Emery’s men, who staged a 3-2 comeback win against Everton in the Premier League on Saturday, look to be the firm favourites to claim a victory in their first game in this competition in over four decades. Having won three of their first four games in the top-flight of English football, Emery’s side look to be in good form to take on Young Boys.
The Swiss side haven’t had the opening success of their English opponents having played six domestic matches with three loses and three draws. Young Boys have never lifted the Champions League trophy and narrowly missed the final back in 1959 after a loss in the semis against French side Reims.
How to watch Young Boys vs Aston Villa
The game will be available to watch and stream online in the UK on TNT Sports 1 and game news will be posted on this site.
Match Prediction
Aston Villa are the bookies firm favourites to win their opening game of the UEFA Champions League and look likely to take advantage of the underperforming Swiss side.
I predict a a goal-filled game with Ollie Watkins looking in good form for goal involvements.
Prediction: Young Boys 1-3 Aston Villa
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