Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins is eager to engage in European nights on the biggest stage — Wednesday’s match against Bayern Munich will qualify as just that kind of game.
“It will be unbelievable, I’m sure. The first Champions League game at Villa Park in so many years. It’s massive for the fans, and obviously us as players. It’s going to be a great opportunity to showcase what we can do again on the biggest stage. It’s the biggest stage so you’re going to play against the biggest teams. But those are the sort of draws you want if you want to test yourself against the best and we are all really looking forward to it,” Watkins told UEFA.com (as captured by @iMiaSanMia). “We’re in capable hands with our manager. He’s experienced Champions League football at the highest level, so whenever he puts out a game plan, we always trust what he’s going to do, but also he’s implemented a style that all the lads are fully taking to and we’re confident that if we play to the best of our ability then we can hurt the very best. We’re just going to enjoy the experience and work hard to beat the teams that are in front of us and try to go all the way.”
The Bavarians are coming into the match on a big of a hot streak, despite Saturday’s 1-1 draw vs. Bayer Leverkusen. Meanwhile, Aston Villa has also been in solid form this season, despite its own 2-2 draw with Ipswich Town last weekend.
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