Two of the most potent attacking sides in Europe lock horns in the Champions League as La Liga leaders Barcelona welcome an Aston Villa team that continues to go from strength to strength.
Villa are one of just five unbeaten teams left in the competition, but they now face arguably their toughest assignment yet against the highest-scoring side on the continent.
Barcelona arrive in scintillating form, having racked up 46 league goals already this season, including a stunning 6-1 win over Alaves on Saturday.
Hansi Flick’s men will also be eager to respond after their Champions League setback against PSG two weeks ago.
Meanwhile, Unai Emery’s side have impressed with victories over Club Brugge, Fenerbahce and Viking.
Their standout result of the campaign remains a Premier League triumph over Manchester City, underlining their credentials ahead of this heavyweight European showdown.
Here’s everything you need to know ahead of Barcelona vs. Aston Villa.
Barcelona vs. Aston Villa kick-off, date, venue
Barcelona vs. Aston Villa will take place at 8pm GMT on Tuesday, November 3, in the Champions League.
That means that fans watching in the US and Canada can see the game at 3pm ET and 12pm PT, while it’s an 8am kick-off on Wednesday, November 4, for fans in New Zealand.
- Date: Tuesday, November 3
- Kick-off: 8pm GMT / 3pm ET / 12pm PT / 8am NZST (November 4)
The game will be played at the Camp Nou in Barcelona.
Barcelona vs. Aston Villa – the key men
Lamine Yamal – Barcelona
Several characters threaten to take hold of Tuesday night’s script, but it is impossible to overlook the third-best player in the world, Lamine Yamal.
The teenager has provided four goals and five assists in all competitions since the international break, including a brace and an assist against Alaves last weekend.
He is also yet to blank in the Champions League with two goals and four assists in three games.
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Nicolas Jackson – Aston Villa
Many questioned whether Nicolas Jackson could fill Ollie Watkins’ sizeable boots, but he has surpassed all expectations with a phenomenal start to his Villa Park career.
The Senegal international is one of Europe’s form strikers and notched his fifth of the Premier League campaign in Villa’s 1-1 draw with Fulham on the weekend.
Jackson is brimming with confidence but is yet to score against Barca, having faced them twice as a Villarreal player.
Barcelona vs. Aston Villa prediction
As good as Aston Villa have been of late, they are yet to face an attack of this quality, and Barcelona will be expected to make a statement after their defeat to PSG.
Prediction: Barcelona 3-1 Aston Villa
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