The pre-match build-up was more rock concert than football match, with flames and pyrotechnics lighting up Villa Park, fireworks flying over either side of the stadium from the roof of the towering stands. The trademark stern expression of legendary former Villa manager Ron Saunders gazed down from the giant screens before kick-off as one of...
So, what chance do Villa have of hauling themselves back into this tie and even winning it? It should be noted that similar comebacks have been achieved before. Nine teams have been exactly two goals down after an away leg in a knockout Champions League tie and managed to successfully turn things around at home....