Aston Villa will face Red Bull Salzburg at Villa Park this Thursday, looking to finish their Europa League group stage strong.
Unai Emery’s team is in second place, having already earned a spot in the Round of 16. Their record includes one loss against Go Ahead Eagles, but they have won six out of seven matches. With a top-eight finish secured, the pressure is lessened, allowing Emery to rotate the squad.
He plans to rest some key players ahead of important domestic games. Still, the goal is to maintain a strong home record. Villa has been impressive at home in Europe this season, winning all three matches. A win tonight would give them good momentum heading into the knockout rounds.
Aston Villa Team News
Unai Emery is dealing with a major midfield challenge. Youri Tielemans is out for the long term due to a serious ankle injury from the match against Newcastle. He joins John McGinn and Boubacar Kamara on the injury list. As a result, Emery will rely on squad depth, giving chances to reserve players and young talents.
Marco Bizot will take over in goal for Emiliano Martínez, who gets a well-deserved rest. Tyrone Mings will lead the defense alongside new signing Victor Lindelöf. In midfield, Amadou Onana will partner with Lamare Bogarde. Jadon Sancho and Emiliano Buendía will provide support for the lone striker, Evann Guessand.
Aston Villa Predicted Lineup
Aston Villa predicted XI: Bizot; Garcia, Lindelöf, Mings, Digne; Bogarde, Onana, Hemmings; Sancho, Guessand, Buendía
When will the match kick off?
The Europa League group stage match will be held at Villa Park on Thursday, 29 January 2026. Kick-off is at 20:00 GMT.
How to watch Aston Villa vs Red Bull Salzburg?
In the UK, the match will be live on TNT Sports 2. It can also be streamed through the discovery+ app.
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