Aston Villa's first Champions League home game since 1983 has brought excitement and nerves to the fans. The team is set to play against Bayern Munich, and the atmosphere in Birmingham is electric.
Bayern Munich fans Christian and Klaus have followed the team across Europe and are looking forward to a tough game. "I hope we win 2-1," Christian said. "I want to see a Villa goal so I can experience the fans and stadium explode."
Aston Villa fan Simon O'Regan is feeling a mix of excitement and nerves. "I don't really know what I'm nervous about because it's the first game of the Champions League, but as you get closer to the game, you want to win it, don't you?" he said.
German football journalist and commentator Constantin Eckner said Bayern Munich is having a "tremendous" season under new manager Vincent Kompany. The team's performance has come as a surprise, and Eckner is excited to see how they will do against Aston Villa.
The president of the Bayern Munich UK Fan Club, Paul Yates, is a former Aston University student. He has been supporting Bayern Munich since they lost the Champions League final in 1999. "Football for me is all about identification," he said.
As the game approaches, fans are eagerly anticipating the match. The atmosphere in Birmingham is friendly, with fans from both teams mingling and enjoying the pre-game festivities. It's shaping up to be a thrilling match, and fans are excited to see which team will come out on top.
