The UEFA Champions League heads into matchday seven, with Unai Emery's Aston Villa side looking to move a step closer to a place in the round of 16.

AS Monaco can mathematically secure their qualification for the next stage of the UEFA Champions League in the event that they secure a draw against Aston Villa at the Stade Louis II on Tuesday,

The UEFA Champions League is back this week with some huge games across the continent in the penultimate matchday of the league phase. Liverpool, Arsenal and Aston Villa all have good chances to qualify for the Round of 16 if they get a win in Matchday 7.

Aston Villa’s trip to face Monaco in the early kick-off in the Champions League could be a cracker. The English side has been involved in some low-scoring games in the competition, however, their recent trip to Leipzig produced five goals.

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery says his team are "very motivated" to secure direct qualification for the Champions League last 16 heading into Tuesday's crucial game at Monaco."I think we are very motivated playing in the Champions League because the club didn't play in it for a long time,