Aston Villa made their second Champions League appearance in three years when they travelled to face Club Brugge at the Jan Breydel Stadium on Tuesday 8 September. Birmingham Live reported that kick-off in Belgium was set for 6.45pm local time, which translated to 5.45pm back in the UK.
Supporters watching from home were able to follow the action via TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate, with pre-match coverage beginning at 5pm. For those preferring to stream the fixture online, HBO Max also carried the broadcast, with monthly subscriptions starting at £25.99.
The two clubs have met three times previously in Europe's premier competition, and Villa hold the advantage in that head-to-head record. The Belgian side claimed a 1-0 victory in the first encounter, but Unai Emery's men responded with comprehensive wins of 3-1 and 3-0 in the subsequent fixtures.
Ahead of the trip, Birmingham Live also ran a predicted starting line-up for the visitors, noting selection decisions involving several members of the squad as Villa prepared for another night of European football.
