Barcelona host Aston Villa in Champions League amid absences, with 3-2 win predicted
Barcelona host Aston Villa in the fourth round of the Champions League league phase on Tuesday, 3 November 2026, at Camp Nou. Barcelona are seeking their third win in four matches in the phase, while Aston Villa arrive having won all three of their previous matches.
Barcelona host Aston Villa in the fourth round of the Champions League league phase on Tuesday, 3 November 2026, at Camp Nou. Barcelona are seeking their third win in four matches in the phase, while Aston Villa arrive having won all three of their previous matches.
The report says Barcelona are without several players, including Xavi Espart, Andreas Christensen, Roony Bardghji, Dani Olmo, Jules Koundé and Eric García. Aston Villa are also without Matteo Ruggeri, Amadou Onana and Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
The report believes Aston Villa will pose a tough test for Barcelona, noting Unai Emery's side's ability to vary their style of play and put opponents under pressure. Villa are expected to rely on defensive organisation and pressing, while posing a threat on the counterattack. The report also notes that Barcelona's injuries are concentrated in the back line.
The preview writer predicts a 3-2 Barcelona win. The predicted lineups are also given: Barcelona in a 4-3-3 formation and Aston Villa in a 4-2-3-1 formation.