Overview

• 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.