Aston Villa are currently in 9th position in the Champions League, with one loss against Club Brugge.
Their opponents, RB Leipzig, are 34th and still hunting for their first win of the campaign, having suffered five successive defeats.
The Villans travel to Germany off the back of two victories in the Premier League against Brentford and Southampton, after a difficult run of 8 winless fixtures.
Villa’s last two outings in the Champions League have been eventful but disappointing. A shock 1-0 loss to Club Brugge included an unusual moment where Tyrone Mings handled the ball in his own penalty area.
More frustration followed in their clash with Juventus, where a late winner was controversially ruled out.
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Team News
Aston Villa will be without Jacob Ramsey in midfield, and Jamaican international Leon Bailey who is currently struggling with a hamstring injury.
Ollie Watkins is expected to rejoin the starting XI, as the John Duran replaced him in attack against Southampton. Lucas Digne is also set to start over Ian Maatsen.
Amadou Onana and Matty Cash are hoping for recalls and Jaden Philogene-Bidace could start in place of Bailey on the right.
Marco Rose is still without winger Xavi Simons due to an ongoing injury. Left back David Raum and talisman Yussuf Poulsen are also set to miss out.
Central midfielder Eljif Elmas is still an injury concern, but Xaver Schlager is available again. Young French defender Castello Lukeba is out.
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Likely line-ups
Aston Villa (4-2-3-1)
Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne, Kamara, Tielemans, Philogene-Bidace, Rogers, McGinn (C), Watkins.
RB Leipzig (3-5-2)
Gulácsi, Seiwald, Orban, Geertruida, Henrichs, Baumgartner, Haidara, Vermeeren, Nusa, Openda, Sesko.
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Key Players
Morgan Rogers has continued to prove himself in the Premier League as one of Villa's most important players.
The attacking midfielder joined Unai Emery from Middlesborough in January and has since made a name for himself.
The No. 27 has collected four goals and two assists so far this season and has played a crucial role for Villa.
RB Leipzig - Ikoma Lois Openda
Openda, the Belgium international, has marked his name on the scoresheet for RB Leipzig in thrilling style this season.
After an impressive first season last campaign, with 28 goals and seven assists, Openda has continued his form with no trouble.
He has played 20 games this season, scoring eight goals and assisting four.
His attacking threat may become a force to be reckoned with against a troubling Villa defence.
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Match Details
Where is the game being played?
Red Bull Arena, Leipzig, Germany.
What time is kick-off?
RB Leipzig vs Aston Villa kicks off at 20:00 BST, on Tuesday, 10 December.
Where can I watch?
The match will be shown on Amazon Prime UK.
