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Villa’s last Champions League campaign two years ago included a couple of trips to Bruges. They lost 1-0 in the league stage – remember Tyrone Mings’ strange handball – and won 3-1 in the round of 16.

A delve into the history of the Champions League shows that managers can and do win in their first season at a club, but also that experience matters. Which makes it interesting, given that tenures for the 2026‑27 crop range from newly appointed coaches to one with almost 15 years in charge. Some have managed more than 100 matches in the competition, others none.