Match of the Week Europa Conference Financial head-to-head Ajax v Aston Villa

Ajax aim for redemption in the Conference League after exiting the Europa League group stage, facing a challenging encounter with Aston Villa

Aston Villa, enjoying their first European journey in over a decade, also vie for a top-four Premier League finish.

In the financials, Aston Villa have overtaken Ajax in recent years in terms of turnover, but they also show a higher wage bill.

While Ajax's squad value has dropped since last season, Aston Villa's troops are on the rise, approaching a €800 million squad valuation.