Champions League 2024-2025: Aston Villa-Celtic, the likely lineups

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Aston Villa-Celtic, the probable formations

After the disappointing defeat in Munich, Unai Emery s Villains are called upon to fight back to continue chasing the goal of the direct round of 16. Currently, the Birmingham team occupies the 9thª position with 13 points and they need a win to stay in the race.At the same time, Celtic continues to dream in Europe, The success against Young Boys secured Brendan Rodgers team qualification, taking them to the 18th° place with 12 points. Now, with another win, the Scots could even aspire to an incredible albeit complicated entry into the top eight.

Emery adopts a solid and balanced 4-2-3-1. Martínez in goal, defense with Konsa, Carlos, Torres and Maatsen, in midfield, Kamara protects, Tielemans sets. Forward, Bailey, Rogers and Ramsey support Watkins, offensive reference.

Rodgers’ Celtic takes the field with an offensive 4-3-3. Schmeichel in goal, solid defense with Johnston, Carter-Vickers, Trusty and Taylor, acentrefield, McGregor runs the play flanked by Hatate and Bernardo, in attack with Kuhn, Furuhashi and Idah.a.

Probable lineups

Aston Villa (4-2-3-1): Martinez; Konsa, Carlos, Torres, Maatsen; Kamara, Tielemans; Bailey, Rogers, Ramsey; Watkins. All: Emery.

Celtic (4-3-3): Schmeichel; Johnston, Carter-Vickers, Trusty, Taylor; Bernardo, McGregor, Hatate; Kuhn, Furuhashi, Idah. All. Rodgers.

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