Aston Villa F.C. to Face BSC Young Boys in UEFA Champions League Play-Off Round
Unai Emery's Side to Battle Swiss Champions for a Place in the Group Stage
Aston Villa F.C. have been drawn against BSC Young Boys in the UEFA Champions League play-off round. The first leg will be played at Villa Park on August 16, with the second leg taking place in Bern on August 23.
Unai Emery's side will be looking to reach the Champions League group stage for the first time since 2010. They will face a tough test against Young Boys, who are the reigning Swiss champions.
Aston Villa's European Pedigree
Aston Villa have a rich history in European competition, having won the European Cup in 1982. They have also reached the semi-finals of the Champions League on two occasions, in 1983 and 1990.
However, Villa have not enjoyed much success in Europe in recent years. They have not reached the group stage of the Champions League since 2010, and they have not won a European match since 2011.
BSC Young Boys' European Pedigree
BSC Young Boys are a less experienced team in European competition, but they have made a name for themselves in recent years. They reached the Champions League group stage for the first time in 2018, and they have also won the Swiss Super League for the last four seasons.
Young Boys are a well-organized and disciplined team, and they will be a tough opponent for Aston Villa. They will be looking to make a statement in this year's Champions League, and they will be determined to reach the group stage.
The Matchup
The match between Aston Villa and BSC Young Boys is likely to be a close one. Both teams are evenly matched, and either team could progress to the group stage.
Unai Emery will be looking to get the best out of his players, and he will be hoping to use his experience in European competition to guide Villa to victory. Young Boys will be looking to cause an upset, and they will be determined to prove that they are not just a one-season wonder.
The first leg of the tie will be played at Villa Park on August 16, with the second leg taking place in Bern on August 23. The winner of the tie will reach the Champions League group stage.
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