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

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Aston Villa-Brugge, the probable formations

At "Villa Park" at 9 p.m., the return leg of the Champions League round of 16 between Aston Villa and Brugge will be staged. The Villans restart from 3-1 in the first leg, one step away from the quarterfinals. Hayen’s team must hope for a miracle to overturn the result.

Emery relies on Watkins to lead the attack with Bailey, Rogers and Rashford acting in the three-quarter. Kamara and Tielemans will form the midfield dam. In defense with Konsa will be Mings.

Hayen will field the attacking trident consisting of Talbi, Jutglà and Tzolis. Onyedika will be in the box and with Vanaken and Jashari acting as halfbacks. Sabbe and De Cuyper will be the defensive full-backs.

Probable lineups

Aston Villa (4-2-3-1): Martinez; Disasi, Konsa, Mings, Digne; Kamara, Tielemans; Bailey, Rogers, Rashford; Watkins. All: Emery.

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Brugge (4-3-3): Mignolet; Sabbe, Ordonez, Mechele, De Cuyper; Onyedika, Vanaken, Jashari; Talbi, Jutglà, Tzolis. All.: Hayen.

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