Aston Villa are looking to secure a place in the knockouts of the Champions League, hosting Celtic at Villa Park

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Cash insists he has been able to watch plenty of Celts throughout the years and he is excited to come up against the Scottish Premiership giants. “Celtic is a massive club with such history, especially in the Champions League ,” he told the Villa club website.

Morgan Rogers scored a hat trick and Aston Villa overcame a blown two-goal, fifth-minute lead to seal a bye to the UEFA Champions League knockout rounds after a 4-2 win over Celtic on Wednesday at Villa Park.

Aston Villa defender Matty Cash has taken to social media to send a message to the fans after their 1-0 defeat to Monaco.

Aston Villa have secured automatic qualification to the Champions League round of 16 after finishing eighth in the league phase table following a 4-2 win over Celtic at Villa Park.

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Analysis of a frenetic clash that saw Villa prevail and book their place in the Champions League's knockout phase

Vitor Pereira’s Wolves have lost four in a row to drop back into the relegation zone as their new manager bounce is well and truly over. Pereira’s side lost 1-0 at home against Arsenal last weekend despite being up a player for a large chunk of the game. Defensive issues continue to hamper Wolves who are very easy to create chances against.

UEFA Champions LeagueLeague phase, matchday eightWednesday, January 29, 2025Villa Park, Birmingham ASTON VILLA… 4 (Rogers 3, 5 & 90+1, Watkins 60) CELTIC…2(Idah 36 & 38) Celtic’s valiant

Emiliano Martinez will start as the team’s goalkeeper. Matty Cash and Ian Maatsen will be the two full-backs of the team. Ezri Konsa and Lucas Digne will be the two centre-backs of the team. Ezri Konsa has conceded 27 goals and kept 3 clean sheets in 21 matches in the Premier League 2024/2025 season.

Leon Bailey and Morgan Rogers play out wide, with Ollie Watkins through the middle. Scotland international and self-confessed Celtic fan John McGinn is only fit enough to make the bench for this evening's match, which kicks off at 8pm UK time.