Squads revealed as Villa look to return to Champions League winning ways

Aston Villa have named a full-strength XI but leave Jhon Duran on the bench again as they look to win in Germany.

Ollie Watkins starts in attack as Villa look for their first win in three Champions League games.

Here’s how the sides are shaped.

Aston Villa team news

Tonight’s team to face RB Leipzig in the #UCL 👊 pic.twitter.com/pFAEUtibwx

— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) December 10, 2024

Unai Emery has said in the build-up that he is looking for ways to bring Duran and Watkins into the same side, but once again Watkins is leading the line alone.

Matty Cash looks set to play more forward than usual with Tyrone Mings on the bench.

Aston Villa XI: Emiliano Martínez, Lucas Digne, Pau Torres, Diego Carlos, Ezri Konsa, Youri Tielemans, Boubacar Kamara, Morgan Rogers, John McGinn, Matty Cash, Ollie Watkins

News about the Leipzig team

Our team to take over @AVFCOfficial tonight! 📋#RBLAVL #UCL pic.twitter.com/ryMOoOQ1Td

— RB Leipzig English (@RBLeipzig_EN) December 10, 2024

The German team has lost all five games so far and is in desperate need of points. Benjamin Šeško is dangerous for them in attack.