RB Leipzig and Aston Villa are gearing up for a Champions League showdown at the Red Bull Arena on Tuesday, promising a clash of form and firepower.
Aston Villa are on a roll, with a two-game winning streak that has propelled them to sixth place in the Premier League table with 25 points, just two behind fourth-placed Manchester City.
Under Unai Emery, Villa beat Southampton 1-0 at Villa Park on Saturday, claiming their outright victory in their 15th league game of the season.
On the other side, RB Leipzig comes into this match fresh off a 2-0 road win over Holstein Kiel. Despite being outshot 11 to 5 in that game, Leipzig made the most of their chances, proving they can deliver results even under pressure
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The Sporting News examines the key highlights ahead of this matchup, adding how to watch the game, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Here’s how to watch this Champions League in the UK:
TV Channel: —Live streaming: Amazon Prime
This game is not available for live TV broadcast in the country. Streaming options are available on Amazon Prime.
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This Champions League clash takes place at the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig, Germany, and kicks off on Tuesday, December 10 at 9:00 p. m. m. time.
Here’s how this was across the UK:
Leipzig have a long list of injuries, including playmaker Xavi Simons (ankle) and full-back David Raum (ankle). They will also miss Castello Lukeba, suspended and with a thigh problem. Other absences are El Chadaille Bitshiabu, Eljif Elmas and Yussuf Poulsen.
Up front, Lois Opfinisha aims to end her goal drought in Europe, while Benjamin Sesko and Antonio Nusa offer good alternatives. Sesko, in particular, has been in very good form, scoring for both club and country.
RB predicted XI (4-4-2, right to left): Gulacsi (GK) — Geertruida, Seiwald, Orban, Henrichs — Baumgartner, Haidara, Vermeeren, Nusa — Sesko, Openda
Injured: Xavi Simons, David Raum, El Chadaille Bitshiabu, Eljif Elmas, Yussuf PoulsenSuspended: Castello Lukeba
Aston Villa will be without Leon Bailey, who picked up a hamstring injury during their recent victory over Southampton. The winger will miss a few weeks. Jacob Ramsey (hamstring) also remains sidelined, but Amadou Onana has returned to full fitness after a foot injury.
Up front, Jhon Durán is expected to maintain his position after an impressive passing streak, making it six Premier League moves from outside the box since last season. Morgan Rogers, in top form with 18 successful dribbles and 10 open chances created in the Champions League, is in position to pass again.
Aston Villa predicted XI (4-2-3-1, right to left): Martinez (GK) — Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne — Kamara, Tielemans — Philogene, Rogers, McGinn — Watkins
Injured: Leon Bailey, Jacob Ramsey Suspended: None
RB Leipzig are yet to secure their first Champions League win this season but have shown they can challenge Europe’s elite.
Although Aston Villa had problems defensively and hesitated in away games, the quality and intensity of the German team gave them the advantage. Leipzig’s attacking power deserves to be enough to secure a much-needed victory for the home team.
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Tuesday December 10
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Chirag Radhyan is a content producer working across The Sporting News’ English-language editions.