Next Wednesday, at 9:00 p.m., AstonVilla will face Fenerbahçe at VillaPark, with the particularity that the Spanish playmaker MarcoAsensio, who returned to the Turkish shirt after his brief time at the English club, will be the center of attention. The match, which will be broadcast on Movistar LigaCampeones 5, will mark Asensio's return to his team after having scored eight goals in 21 games during the second half of the 2024/25 season, which has allowed him to regain his form and reputation in the PremierLeague.
AstonVilla, led by UnaiEmery, seeks to overcome the frustration of its draw with Brentford on the last day of the PremierLeague and stay out of the relegation zone. The team, which already won its first game of the season against Bruges, will be weakened by several absences. AmadouOnana and IanMaatens are confirmed as absent, while LeonGoretzka, MatteoRuggeri and BrianMadjo could be doubtful. PauTorres, who had recovered from an injury, remained on the bench during the match with Brentford without receiving playing time.
For its part, Fenerbahçe will have the presence of Asensio, who joined the squad after leaving AstonVilla. The Turkish team, led by IsmailKartal, will have most of its players available, except for the absence of MertMüldür. The likely lineup includes Ederson in goal, Semedo, Skriniar, NathanAké and ArchieBrown in defense, Kanté and Guendouzi in midfield, and Greenwood, Asensio and Aktürkoglu in attack, with Muriqi as a substitute.
The referee assigned to the match will be IvanKruzliak, from Slovakia. The match promises to be a high-level duel, with AstonVilla trying to overcome their recent difficulties and Fenerbahçe looking to consolidate their position in the Champions League. The match will be held at the historic VillaPark, where the public will be able to see Asensio score again on the same pitch where he left his mark in the PremierLeague. With the date set and the teams lined up, fans can expect a spectacle that will test the stamina and tactics of both teams.