Barcelona prepares to face Aston Villa in Champions League match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 2, 2026, 1:12 PM
Last updated Nov 2, 2026

Barcelona hosts Aston Villa at Spotify Camp Nou tomorrow in the UEFA Champions League. After a comprehensive victory over Alaves in La Liga, Barcelona aims to rebound from a loss to PSG in their last Champions League match. Manager Hansi Flick discussed injuries and team form, highlighting the importance of focusing on Aston Villa while acknowledging the difficulty of the matchup against Unai Emery's side. Flick also addressed concerns regarding players Alejandro Balde and Gavi, emphasizing their potential contributions despite limited playing time.
- •Barcelona plays Aston Villa in the UEFA Champions League.
- •Hansi Flick addresses squad injuries and player confidence.
- •Flick praises Unai Emery's coaching and Villa's organization.
- •Barcelona looks to recover from a previous loss to PSG.
- •Players Balde and Gavi are discussed amid concerns over their roles.
- 1:12 PMYahoo Sports — Flick talks Raphinha, Gavi, Christensen, Balde, Farinas ahead of Barcelona vs Aston Villa
"Days after thrashing Alaves in La Liga, Barcelona return to action at the Spotify Camp Nou tomorrow as they host Aston Villa in the UEFA Champions League.Having lost their last match in the competitio...
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