Future King shares excitement as his favourite team eyes Champions League quarter-finals
Prince William has expressed his enthusiasm for Aston Villa’s upcoming Champions League showdown against Belgian side Club Brugge, sending a heartfelt message of support ahead of the decisive match.
The Prince of Wales, a devoted fan of the club, took to social media to share his excitement, with Kensington Palace posting a special update on The Prince and Princess of Wales’ official Instagram page. The post featured photos of William’s visit to Aston Villa’s training ground, where he met with the players ahead of their last-16 second-leg clash at Villa Park.
The caption read: “Great to pop in to see @avfcofficial yesterday ahead of tonight’s Champions League game!”
Aston Villa enter the match in a strong position, having won the first leg 3-1 in Belgium. The team remains unbeaten at home in the competition this season, securing three wins and a draw in their league phase fixtures at Villa Park.
William, who is expected to be in attendance for the match, made the stop at the training ground on his way to a royal engagement, offering words of encouragement to the players. The future King’s visit has further fuelled excitement among fans as Aston Villa looks to secure a place in the Champions League quarter-finals.
