European Stage Set for Fenerbahçe as Buendía Anticipates Special Night

Emi Buendía is looking forward to what he hopes will be another memorable European night at Villa Park as the team prepares to face Fenerbahçe in the Champions League. Wednesday's fixture marks the return of elite European football to B6, with high hopes for continuing a strong continental campaign.

• Villa boast an impressive European record, having won more games in major European competitions since the start of the 2023/24 season than any other club.
• Head Coach Unai Emery maintains an unbeaten record against Fenerbahçe across his managerial career.
• On the injury front, Ian Maatsen has returned to individual training, while the full extent of Matteo Ruggeri’s hamstring injury is yet to be confirmed.
• Loanee Kosta Nedeljković featured for Rangers in their 3-1 victory over Kilmarnock on Saturday.
• A new bespoke Champions League apparel range has been launched in-store to celebrate the club's return to the competition.