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Aston Villa Sets Up for Final Pre-Season Clash Against Borussia Dortmund
Aston Villa is gearing up for an exciting final pre-season match against Borussia Dortmund at the iconic Signal Iduna Park this Saturday afternoon.
The team, led by coach Unai Emery, is looking to fine-tune their strategies before jumping back into the intense action of the Premier League.
After finishing fourth last season, Aston Villa has secured a spot in the Champions League and is already making waves in the transfer market. The club opted to part ways with players like Moussa Diaby and Douglas Luiz to make room for several new signings.
One of the standout additions is Amadou Onana, who has joined the squad as a record signing for an impressive £50 million. They’ve also brought in Ian Maatsen for £37.5 million, a player who was pivotal for Dortmund last season as they made it to the Champions League final.
As they prepare for their opening match against West Ham on August 17, Villa will use this weekend’s clash with Dortmund to ramp up player fitness and make last-minute tactical tweaks.
On the other side, Borussia Dortmund, who secured Champions League football again after finishing fifth in the Bundesliga, is eager for a successful run in the competition this season, especially after their loss to Real Madrid in last year’s final.