On Tuesday, 21 January Aston Villa will face Monaco in the UEFA Champions League with the match representing the Villain's final away league match of this season's competition.
While nothing has been determined yet in terms of whether the club will play in Europe's elite competition next season, there is every chance that this will be one of their final Champions League away matches for a while.
For the Aston Villa fans making the short trip across to Monaco, here is our full matchday guide to the Stade Louis II Stadium.
How many Aston Villa fans are going to Monaco?
Aston Villa were only allocated 1,000 tickets for this fixture which is the standard amount of a team visiting the Stade Louis II due to the fact the stadium only has a capacity of 18,523. UEFA stipulates that clubs must allocate at least 5% of their allocation to away fans and this figure just about meets that threshold.
Those who haven't been able to get Monaco vs Aston Villa tickets in the away end are in luck, though, as Monaco are selling tickets to ‘general supporters' on their website. As a result, it is anticipated that many more than 1,000 Aston Villa fans will make the trip over to France.
Where will Aston Villa fans sit at the Stade Louis II Stadium?
The Monaco away section is located to the left of the goal behind the southern end of the stadium, in the Populaires stand. This stand is shared with home supporters with away fans entering through three different turnstiles into block H.
The view of the pitch from the away section isn't the best due to the running track that wraps around the pitch. It means that Villa fans will feel quite disconnected from the action which can have a negative impact on the atmosphere. It will be particularly difficult to tell what's going on when the ball is at the opposite end.
In more positive news, there is no perspex glass or netting in front of the away end, something that is frequently a problem in European stadiums. In terms of the concourse, cash and card payments are accepted but no alcohol will be served to Aston Villa fans.
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Full fans’ matchday guide for Monaco vs Aston Villa
Where to eat & drink for Aston Villa fans in Monaco
Monaco is widely known for being one of the most expensive areas of France and that reputation is largely correct so Villa fans, be prepared to spend a fare bit of money during your stay. If you're going to spend a lot of money, then you may as well do it in the best places. Here are three of our recommendations:
- La Rascasse – 1 Quai Antoine 1er, 98000 Monaco
- Monaco Brewery – Rte de la Piscine, 98000 Monaco
- Ship and Castle – 42 Quai Jean-Charles Rey, 98000 Monaco
How to get to Stade Louis II: Guide for Aston Villa fans in Monaco
For fans staying in the centre of Monaco, there is no real need to worry about getting public transport or a taxi to the stadium as the ground is just a short 15-minute walk from the city centre.
For fans staying outside of Monaco, with Nice a popular hub, then supporters will need to get the train on the Cannes-Nice-Ventimiglia line. The stop to get off at is Monaco Monte Carlo Station before embarking on the aforementioned 15-minute walk to the stadium.
There are also buses that you can take to get slightly closer to the stadium. These options are buses four, six and 100.