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Aston Villa defend Champions League ticket prices

Aston Villa have defended their Champions League ticket prices after a backlash from supporters, and insist they must make "difficult decisions" to stay competitive.

The club were labelled "out of touch" last week after revealing they were charging up to £97 a ticket for home Champions League matches this season.

Adult tickets for their four home matches in the new 36-team league format will be £85, £94 and £97, while season-ticket holders get discounted rates of £70, £79 and £82.

The Premier League club host Bayern Munich, Bologna, Juventus and Celtic in their return to Europe's top club competition for the first time in 41 years.