For the first time since 1982\/83, when they were defending champions no less, Aston Villa will compete in Europe’s premier club competition, so will their maiden Champions League campaign commence with a victory on the road in Bern?<\/p>\n
Unai Emery has had a largely settled starting XI throughout this season so far, with only right-back and one of the winger positions up for grabs.<\/p>\n
Jacob Ramsey has started back-to-back games so is set to keep his place at Stadion Wankdorf, with Lamare Bogarde likely to continue at full-back.<\/p>\n
Read More<\/strong>: How the Congested Fixture List Affects Bayern Munich<\/a><\/p>\n Up front, Ollie Watkins’ brace during the weekend win over Everton should see him retain his place, although he’s certainly under pressure from Jhon Dur\u00e1n, who’s now scored the winner in all three of Villa’s victories during this campaign, including an absolute rocket at the weekend.<\/p>\n Read More<\/strong>: Celtic in the Champions League: What to Expect After Kind League Phase Draw<\/a><\/p>\n Of players likely to feature in Bern, only Emi Mart\u00ednez, Pau Torres, Lucas Digne, Youri Tielemans, Ross Barkley and Ian Maatsen, who started last season’s final at Wembley, have previous Champions League expirence.<\/p>\n Aston Villa’s impressive start to the season continued at the weekend, fighting back from 2-0 down to defeat Everton at Villa Park, with Dur\u00e1n’s aforementioned rocket completing the turnaround 14 minutes from time.<\/p>\n The Claret and Blue Army had previously enjoyed 2-1 away wins over both West Ham and Leicester, a narrow home reverse at the hands of Arsenal the only blot on their copy book.<\/p>\nAston Villa\u2019s Recent Form and Tactics<\/span><\/h3>\n