Thu Oct 03 00:55:24 UTC 2024: ## Aston Villa Aims for Repeat of 1982 Glory Against Bayern Munich in Champions League Clash

**Birmingham, England:** Aston Villa, under manager Unai Emery, will face a daunting challenge as they host Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, seeking to emulate their historic 1982 European Cup final victory over the German giants.

The match at Villa Park will see the two sides recreate a memorable night in Rotterdam, where Aston Villa pulled off a shock victory. However, Villa enters the game off a grueling 2-2 draw against Ipswich, while Bayern played to a draw against Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday.

Emery has attempted to keep his players focused on the task at hand by banning talk of the Bayern game, but admitted that their performance against Ipswich was a testament to the challenge they face.

The match is set to kick off at 12:30 AM IST on Thursday, October 3rd at Villa Park. The game will be broadcasted on the Sony Sports Network and live streamed on the SonyLiv app and website.

Both sides are expected to field strong lineups with Aston Villa deploying their usual attacking threat led by Watkins, while Bayern will look to Kane to deliver in the final third.

The match promises to be a thrilling encounter as Aston Villa looks to make history once again, while Bayern will be looking to maintain their dominance in the Champions League.

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