Champions League
Aston Villa are back in the Champions League — the biggest stage in club football, and a competition with a special place in Villa’s history. European Cup winners in 1982, and now returning to the continent’s elite. My Old Man Said covers every match, result and moment worth remembering — current campaign and historic nights alike — with the supporter’s perspective at the centre.
Unai Emery Omits New Signing From Villa’s Champions League Squad
Aston Villa Leave Taylor Harwood-Bellis and Madjo Out of Champions LeagueNew Aston Villa signing Taylor Harwood-Bellis has been omitted from Aston Villa's Champions League squad of 23 players, along with Modou Keba Cisse and Brian Madjo. Villa’s maximum List A squad has been reduced from 25 to 23 players after the club failed to meet the minimum quota of eight locally trained players.“It is...
Aston Villa Champions League 2026/27 League Phase Fixtures
Aston Villa Champions League Fixture DatesAston Villa have discovered their eight opponents for the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League league phase. Unai Emery's side will face away trips to Club Brugge, Barcelona, Galatasaray and Slavia Prague, while welcoming Fenerbahçe, Viking FK, Paris Saint-Germain and Borussia Dortmund to Villa Park. Below is Aston Villa's complete Champions League fixture list, including dates, kick-off times and venues.Barcelona Flight...
Villa’s Champions League Draw Breakdown: From Barcelona to Viking
Aston Villa's Champions League Draw DiscussedAston Villa's Champions League league-phase opponents are confirmed: Paris Saint-Germain, Borussia Dortmund, Fenerbahçe and Viking all visit Villa Park,...
Aston Villa Champions League 2026/27: Key Dates and Potential Opponents
Key Champions League Dates for Aston Villa in 2026/27Aston Villa's return to the UEFA Champions League will be Villa's second appearance in the competition...
A Champions League Final Finally Relevant to Villa Fans
The Super Cup Semi-finalIt's been a while since the Champions League final has had any direct connection or relevance to Aston Villa. Probably 44...
The Hidden Financial Story Behind Aston Villa’s Greatest Modern Day Season
Aston Villa's Record Financial Progress of the Past Two YearsEuropa League winners. Fourth in the Premier League. The numbers behind one of the most...
Aston Villa’s Best Possible Istanbul Preparation as Watkins Fires Up and Champions League is Confirmed
Perfect Preparation for IstanbulWhen Aston Villa beat Liverpool 4-2 at Villa Park last Friday evening, it both sealed Champions League qualification through the league...
Aston Villa Must Shake PSR Victim Tag and Roar Back on the Pitch
The Good, Bad and Ugly of Villa's Season OpenerThe first day of the season is traditionally the time when every fan up and down...
Aston Villa’s Fastest Players from their Champions League Campaign
Aston Villa's Fastest PlayersAston Villa's Champions League dream may be over for now, but referring back to Villa's decent return to Europe's top club...
Villa’s Greatest Night…That Wasn’t – PSG, Pride & What Comes Next
Unpacking the Dramatic PSG Night at Villa ParkWhat a night. What a performance. What a heartbreak.Aston Villa are out of the Champions League, but...
Nothing to Lose – Villa’s Do-or-Die Night Against PSG
Nothing to Lose – Villa’s Do-or-Die Night Against PSGWith Villa Park set for a blockbuster European night, Aston Villa stare down the biggest challenge...