Aston Villa begin their Champions League campaign at Young Boys this week, and here’s how to watch Unai Emery’s side in action as well as every other game from Europe’s premier club competition in the UK…
After their superb fourth-place finish in the Premier League last season, Villa return to Europe’s top table as they look to add a new chapter to the club’s history after lifting this trophy in 1982.
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Having made a positive start to the new league season, they’ll hope to transfer that form into Europe as they will be desperate to make a winning start to the Champions League, and despite Young Boys struggling domestically thus far, every game in this competition is going to be a real test.
While TNT Sports have held onto the bulk of the Champions League rights in the UK, showing 187 of 204 games this season, Amazon Prime have entered the market this year while BBC will show a highlights show for the first time in a groundbreaking new broadcasting rights set up.
However, here’s how to watch Villa face Young Boys on Tuesday evening, with Emery hoping to inspire another memorable European run after his exploits and incredible success over the years with the likes of Sevilla.
How to watch Young Boys vs Aston Villa
When: Tuesday September 17, 17:45 KO
Where: Stadion Wankdorf, Bern
How:
UK: TNT Sports/Discovery+
Canada: DAZN
France: Canal+
Germany: DAZN
Portugal: DAZN
Spain: Movistar
US: Paramount+
Italy: Sky Sport
Ireland: Virgin Media
Netherlands: Ziggo Sport
Australia: Stan Sport
Preview, prediction
Villa will draw on their experiences of playing in the Europe Conference League last season to prepare for this trip, but given the magnitude of the occasion and the competition, they will face a new level of pressure and expectation.
Who better though than Emery to be at the helm passing on his experience, knowledge and coaching brilliance, and while they’ll face a tricky side in Young Boys who beat Galatasaray home and away in the playoff stage to qualify for the competition, they will certainly be a threat.
Nevertheless, Villa boast the superior quality in their squad, and with no new injury setbacks as they await the return of key players such as Tyrone Mings and Boubacar Kamara, back Emery’s side to mark their return to the big table with a win in Bern.
