'I've waited 34 years for this' - Viking's 'special' story

When Viking FK ended a 34-year Norwegian title drought last year, it was days like these they were dreaming of - preparing to visit Aston Villa in the Champions League.

Viking followed a 3-1 defeat at Stuttgart with a 3-3 draw against Bayern Munich

A visit to Aston Villa on Wednesday comes on the back of a remarkable 3-3 draw with Bayern Munich last time out, where Viking led 2-0 at half-time but then needed a last-minute goal to rescue a point.

After that game, Viking captain Zlatko Tripic - who joined the club in the second tier in 2018 - told Norwegian channel TV2: "I could have played another 90 minutes. I'm so incredibly proud. I've waited 34 years for this."

Tripic is one part of the Stavanger club's revival story - along with a rarity in modern football, joint head coaches.

Former assistants Morten Jensen and Bjarte Lunde Aarsheim both stepped up together in 2021 and led them to last season's title - while they are top again this season.

The pair spoke to the BBC's Euro Leagues show last month before their Champions League debut.

Source: BBC Sport