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Why Alysson must start vs 'incredible' Barcelona as Andy Townsend reveals Aston Villa blueprint

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Aston Villa hero Andy Townsend has told Unai Emery how his side can succeed against Barcelona. It's a 'pinch me' night in the Champions League for Aston Villa on Tuesday, as they head to the Camp Nou to play Barcelona.

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Aston Villa hero Andy Townsend has told Unai Emery how his side can succeed against Barcelona. It's a 'pinch me' night in the Champions League for Aston Villa on Tuesday, as they head to the Camp Nou to play Barcelona.

Hans-Dieter Flick's side currently sit top of La Liga on 30 points after 11 games, winning 10 of those and losing just the once. They are, however, below Aston Villa in the Champions League table heading into matchday four, with the Catalans on six points to Villa's nine.

Everyone with a connection to the Villans understands that this isn't going to be an easy night at all in one of world football's most iconic arenas.

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