Aston Villa will look to continue their torrid start to their Champions League campaign when they travel to Barcelona in the 4th leg on Tuesday.
The Premier League side is one of five teams with a 3-0-0 record in the competition and currently faces a tough test against the leaders of La Liga and Europe’s most prolific attack. “Barcelona” has scored 57 goals in 14 matches in the country and in the Champions League this season. Raphinha has 17 of those goals, an explosion since manager Hansi Flick moved him into a central attacking role.
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Despite Barca’s start, Aston Villa are relishing the opportunity to beat the European giants.
“Barca are favorites because of the current situation and what they have done in the last 10 years, but they have to confirm their favorite role,” said manager Unai Emery. “The way this league stage is going, we have to avoid any surprises to finish it in the top eight. There will be times during the season when you go your own way, but it should be clear that the second part of the season is when it all comes down to it.
“Barcelona” has 6 points, we have 9 points. We must discover our personality and make the most of our qualities.”
Manchester United are trying to right the ship
Manchester United have not won a game since defeating “Sabah” on September 10. They have played their last two Champions League matches against Atletico Madrid and Como as their dreadful season continues domestically and in Europe. How much more time will Michael Carrick have and will he make it through the upcoming international break?
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“We can’t wait for tomorrow’s game. I’m focused on that,” Carrick said on Monday. “Then whatever happens, happens. Whichever way it goes…
“I love being here, I love working with the players. The struggles, the challenges make you want more.”
Their opponents Roma on Tuesday finished third in Serie A but have won 1-1-1 in three Champions League matches.
Around the lands
Elsewhere, Bayern Munich look to pick up three points after a pair of draws when they visit Atletico Madrid in the Champions League; Lille, one of the six winless teams in the competition, will look to get their first three points against Bodø/Glimt; “Feyenoord” will host “Inter”, and “Slovan Bratislava” will host LASK; and defending champions Paris Saint-Germain face Villarreal and USMNT defender Alex Freeman.
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Tuesday’s Champions League scores
LIVE: Galatasaray 2-0 Stuttgart
LIVE: Shakhtar Donetsk 0-1 Sporting
15:00 ET: Atletico Madrid vs. Bayern Munich
15:00 ET: Barcelona and Aston Villa
15:00 ET: Bodø/Glimt and Small
15:00 ET: Feyenoord and Inter Milan
15:00 ET: LASK vs. Slavic Bratislava
15:00 ET: Manchester United vs. Rome
15:00 ET: Villarreal – PSG
Stay tuned with Yahoo Sports for all the news and highlights from Tuesday’s Round 4:
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The USMNT midfielder is recovering from a hamstring injury. He will reportedly be ready for Atleti’s La Liga match against Barcelona at the weekend.
What does it mean for Cardoso to be in the US during the upcoming international break? Mauricio Pochettino will announce his squad for the two-legged CONCACAF Nations League quarter-final against Haiti this week.
Read more here.
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Feyenoord (4-4-2): Tjark Ernst; Givairo Read, Javi López, Charles Vanhoutte, Thijs Kraaijeveld; Mika Mármol, Gjivai Zekiel, Oussama Targhalline, Nacho Ferri; Anis Hadj Moussa, Luciano Valente
Inter Milan (5-2-3): Josep Martinez; Djed Spence, Federico Dimarco, Carlos Augusto, Manuel Akanji, Yann Bisseck; Nicolo Barella, Piotr Zielinski; Marcus Thuram, Francesco Pio Esposito, Hakan Calhanoglu
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Villarreal (4-3-3): Gulácsi; Freeman, Romero, Macia, Mourinho; Veiga, Comesaña, Gueye; Perez, Pepe, Buchanan
PSG (4-3-3): Safonov; Hakimi, Hernández, Zabarnyi, Pacho; Vitinha, Neves, Ruiz; Akliouche, Doué, Mayulu
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Atletico Madrid (4-2-3-1): John Oblock; Pubill, Le Normand, Dávid Hancko, Grimaldo; Barrios, Llorente; Álex Baena, Giuliano Simeone, Sørloth; Julian Alvarez.
Bayern Munich (4-4-2): Newer; Laimer, Upamecano, Jonathan Tah, Alphonso Davies; Kimmich, Tom Bischof, Lennart Karl, Josip Stanisic; Michael Olise, Harry Kane
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Pierluigi Gollini is dealing with a back problem and Mile Svilar is out after breaking his finger last month. That leaves Roma coach Gian Piero Gasperini with no choice but to play the 28-year-old Vásquez on Tuesday.
19-year-old USMNT U20 international Giorgio De Marzi will serve as Vasquez’s backup.
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Manchester United (4-2-3-1): Lamens; Yoro, Maguire, Paradise, Dalot; Mainoo, Baleba; Amad, Bruno, Cunha, Mbeumo
Roma (3-4-2-1): Vázquez, Hermoso, Balerdi, Mancini; Wesley, de Roon, Cristante, Rensch; Malen, Soule; Pissed
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Barcelona (4-2-3-1): Garcia; Farinas, G. Martin, Jubarsi, Cancelo; Rhodri, Pedri; Yamal, Fermin, Gordon; Rafinha
Aston Villa (4-2-3-1): Suzuki; Cash, Lindelof, Torres, Matsen; Chamber, Gomes; McGinn, Manzambia, Buendia; Jackson
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Welcome to the 4th round of the 2026-27 Champions League.
There are some interesting fixtures on Tuesday, with Atletico Madrid taking on Bayern Munich, Barcelona taking on Aston Villa and Manchester United looking to turn around a rough start as they take on Roma.
Stay tuned for all the team news, goals and highlights from the afternoon.
2026-27 Champions League schedule
Game 1: September 8-10Match 2: October 13-14Matchday 3: October 20-21
Round 4: November 3-4
Round 5: November 24-25
Round 6: December 8-9
Round 7: January 19-20
Round 8: January 27
Playoffs: February 16-17 and 23-24
Round 16: March 9-10 and 16-17
1/4 final: April 6-7 and 13-14
Semifinals: April 27-28 and May 4-5
Final: June 5 (Madrid)