Aston Villa's Tyrone Mings, right, passes the ball as Monaco's Denis Zakaria defends during a Champions League opening phase soccer match between Monaco and Aston Villa at the Louis II stadium in Monaco, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025. Credit: AP/Laurent Cipriani

Aston Villa need other results to go their way after hopes of finishing in the top eight of the Champions League were dented after a 1-0 defeat to Monaco.

Aston Villa’s Champions League last-16 chances dented in Monaco - Wilfried Singo’s early goal proved the difference.

Aston Villa’s hopes of automatic qualification for the Champions League round of 16 took a blow after a 1-0 loss to Monaco on Tuesday, while Atalanta won big to keep up its strong campaign.

West Ham United have reportedly submitted a huge bid for Aston Villa forward Jhon Duran as they look to turn around their current poor form. The Hammers have found themselves struggling this season and currently find themselves just 10 points above the relegation zone despite a solid 9th-place finish in the Premier League last season.

Prince of Wales watches Aston Villa’s Champions League defeat in Monaco - William could not bring his beloved team luck as the Premier League side fell to a 1-0 defeat at the Stade Louis II.

ASTON VILLA suffered a 1-0 defeat to Monaco in the Champions League tonight. The result damages Unai Emery’s side’s hopes of a top-eight finish and automatic progression to the round of 16. In the other early game,