Aston Villa is gearing up for its Champions League debut against powerhouse Bayern Munich on Wednesday. Manager Unai Emery and players like Ollie Watkins and Emi Buendia are focused on securing a strong start in the prestigious competition.
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery during a press conference at Bodymoor Heath Training Centre, Birmingham, England, Tuesday Oct. 1, 2024. Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany leads a training session ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League opening phase soccer match against Aston Villa , in Munich, Germany, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. Bayern Munich ’s Harry Kane attends a training session ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League opening phase soccer match against Aston Villa , in Munich, Germany, Tuesday, Oct.
These are heady times for a club that last challenged for the domestic title in the 92-93 campaign and was last champion in 1981, which provided its route into the European Cup.Stade Brest routs Salzburg 4-0 for 2 wins from first 2 games in Champions LeagueBack then the competition was a straight knockout format between the champions of each country and the reigning European Cup holders.
“It was just crazy. We couldn’t believe it because you’re playing against a team of that caliber,” he said. “When you’re 21 you don’t realize what an achievement it was and I don’t think I really took in the achievement of the fact that we won the European Cup. It probably took a while for it to sink in.”
Morley is still a season ticket-holder and will be at Villa Park again on Wednesday for the first game against Bayern since the final.“He’s without doubt the best coach we’ve ever had at Villa,” he said. “He’s just a tactical genius. He gets every answer.”
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