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Villa Park… get ready for a Viking invasion! How spirited Champions League minnows plan to topple Aston Villa after stunning Bayern Munich – with TWO managers at the helm

Viking did more than spring a surprise against Bayern Munich. The underdogs carved out a stunning 2-0 half-time lead and then showed real character to snatch a last-gasp equaliser.

By BEN WILLCOCKS · Daily Mail

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 8:10 AM

Key Things to Know

Norwegian side Viking FK visit Aston Villa in the Champions League after drawing 3-3 with Bayern Munich.
Viking are uniquely managed by joint head coaches Bjarte Lunde Aarsheim and Morten Jensen.
The match marks Viking's first Champions League campaign since 1992 following their playoff win over Dinamo Zagreb.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Norwegian side Viking FK travel to Villa Park to face Unai Emery's Aston Villa in the Champions League on Wednesday night. The Stavanger-based underdogs enter the match full of confidence after securing a shocking 3-3 draw against German giants Bayern Munich in their previous European fixture.

Viking are uniquely led by joint head coaches Bjarte Lunde Aarsheim and Morten Jensen, who have shared management duties equally since January 2021. Meanwhile, Aston Villa are seeking to continue their strong European form after securing consecutive victories against Club Brugge and Fenerbahce.

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