Aston Villa and Juventus Face Off in Pivotal Champions League Clash

Both clubs aim to overcome injuries and inconsistent form in their pursuit of knockout stage qualification.

Aston Villa are on a six-match winless streak, including a recent Champions League loss to Club Brugge, and sit eighth in the group stage standings.
Juventus, plagued by an injury crisis with eight players sidelined, have struggled for consistency under new coach Thiago Motta despite being unbeaten in Serie A.
Villa manager Unai Emery emphasized the importance of Wednesday's match, noting that even a draw would keep them in contention for the knockout stages.
Juventus lack a recognized center-forward for the match, with key players Dusan Vlahovic and Arkadiusz Milik sidelined by injuries.
Villa have shown strong home form in the Champions League this season, with wins against Bayern Munich and Bologna, while Juventus have historically struggled in away matches against English teams.