On Tuesday, 10 December, Aston Villa take on RB Leipzig at the Red Bull Arena in the sixth game of their 2024/25 UEFA Champions League campaign.
Unai Emery’s side have won three out of five matches in Europe so far this season, drawing 0-0 against Juventus last time out.
This is the first time the two teams have met in this competition, with the German team looking to register their first point in the ‘League Phase’. If you are one of the Villa fans heading to Leipzig, here is everything you need to know about the upcoming away trip.
How many Aston Villa fans are going to Leipzig?
Villa fans were given an allocation of 2,285 for their trip to Leipzig. For their last away game in the Champions League at Club Brugge, they were given a smaller allocation of 1,470 tickets.
The capacity of the Red Bull Arena is just over 47,000 and is one of the most modern grounds in Germany. It is the 15th biggest stadium in the country and was selected for four Euro 2024 matches in the summer.
Where will Aston Villa fans sit at Red Bull Arena?
Travelling Villa fans will be located in the southeast corner of the Red Bull Arena between Sections C and D. The away section spans both tiers, with a mix of seating and standing tickets.
It is also opposite the RB Leipzig Ultras stand at the northern end of the stadium, with Villa fans urged not to buy tickets in Section B. You can read an in-depth guide on the RB Leipzig away section here.
Full fans’ matchday guide for RB Leipzig vs Aston Villa
Where to eat & drink for Aston Villa fans in Leipzig
There are plenty of bar and pub options for Villa fans ahead of the match on Tuesday. Here are some of the best options:
- Kildare City Pub, Barfubgabchen 5-7, 04109 Leipzig, Germany
- Barfusz, Markt 9, 04109 Leipzig, Germany
- ARENA SPORTSBAR, Am Sportforum 2, 04105 Leipzig, Germany
How to get to Red Bull Arena: Guide for Aston Villa fans in Leipzig
You can walk to the Red Bull Arena from the Leipzig city centre. It is around a two-mile walk, which typically takes around 30 minutes.
Public transport is extremely efficient in Germany, and you can take tram lines 3, 7, 8 or 15 from the main railway station, Leipzig Hbf, before exiting at the Sportforum stop. From here, it is just over a five-minute walk to reach the stadium.
dir=”ltr”>Aston Villa fans on the way to Germany today for their Champions League match against Leipzig on Tuesday.
Should be some trip for them? #AVFC pic.twitter.com/eH4X8LPpAC
— Football Away Days (@AwayDays_) December 8, 2024