RB Leipzig Clings to Slim Champions League Hopes Against Aston Villa

Coach Marco Rose acknowledges the uphill battle as Leipzig seeks three consecutive wins to stay in contention for the knockout stages.

RB Leipzig has lost all five of its Champions League matches so far, leaving the team at the bottom of the table with zero points.
Coach Marco Rose remains optimistic, emphasizing the need for a win against Aston Villa to keep their faint hopes of advancing alive.
Aston Villa, led by Unai Emery, has performed strongly in the group stage, including a victory over Bayern Munich, and currently sits ninth with ten points.
Leipzig faces significant personnel challenges, though midfielder Kevin Kampl is expected to be available despite recent injuries.
Under the new Champions League format, the top eight teams advance to the Round of 16, while the next 16 compete in playoffs for a chance to progress.