Barcelona hold historic edge over Aston Villa ahead of Champions League meeting

FC Barcelona have the psychological advantage over Aston Villa before the sides meet in the Champions League at Camp Nou on Tuesday, 3 November 2026.

The match is scheduled to kick off at 20:00 GMT, with FC Barcelona hosting Aston Villa. The clubs have faced each other only twice in European competition, with both meetings coming 48 years ago.

Their previous encounters took place during the 1977-78 season in the Europa League. FC Barcelona remain unbeaten in those matches, recording one victory and one draw against the English club.

The first leg ended 2-2 in England before FC Barcelona secured a decisive 2-1 win at Camp Nou in the return fixture. The two-legged tie was played in the quarter-finals of the C3.