Aston Villa set to face Barcelona at Nou Camp in Champions League
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 3, 2026, 7:33 AM
Last updated Nov 3, 2026
Aston Villa is preparing to play Barcelona at the Nou Camp on Tuesday night in the Champions League. This match represents a chance for Villa to become the first English team to win at the iconic stadium in nearly 20 years. Under manager Unai Emery, Villa recently ended a 30-year trophy drought by winning the Europa League in May. Despite some player departures this summer to bigger clubs, Villa aims to demonstrate their competitive growth on a European stage against formidable opponents.
- •Villa seeks to become the first English team to win at Nou Camp in 20 years.
- •Unai Emery celebrates his 55th birthday during the match.
- •Villa won the Europa League in May 2026, ending a 30-year trophy drought.
- •Villa has faced player losses but remains competitive in the transfer market.
- •Emery has transformed Villa from strugglers to Champions League challengers.
- 7:33 AMYahoo Sports — Emery looks to show Villa can compete with elite
- 7:33 AMBBC Sport — Emery looks to show Villa can compete with elite
"Aston Villa are looking to become the first English team to win at the Nou Camp in almost 20 years.
"Aston Villa are looking to become the first English team to win at the Nou Camp in almost 20 years.
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 3, 2026, 7:33 AMEmery looks to show Villa can compete with elite
Aston Villa are looking to become the first English team to win at the Nou Camp in almost 20 years.
- BBC SportNov 3, 2026, 7:33 AMEmery looks to show Villa can compete with elite
Aston Villa are looking to become the first English team to win at the Nou Camp in almost 20 years.
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