John McGinn is back in Leith but he'll be showing little mercy to his former club as Villa eye the group stage of the competition.
's men are determined to keep the tie alive when they head to Birmingham for the second leg next week.
The Hibees are without a point after two Premiership fixtures, but rose to the occasion to dump the more fancied Luzern out in the third qualifying round of this competition. And after a mixed start to the league season Johnson will be hoping to find some consistency from his side against a top side.Sold out!It's something Hibs fans have achieved in recent years, with one of last season's derbies with Hearts seeing every seat taken by punters.
But how has their opening few games in the Premier League gone? Compare and contrast, it must be said. Unai Emery's men were pummelled by a rampant Newcastle United at St James Park on opening day in one hell of a rude awakening to the new campaign. New signing Moussa Diaby was able to make his impact but his goal was a drop in the ocean.
They've played far less games than their opponents tonight, but retain a real threat going forward that Hibs must be wary of.ANDORRA LA VELLA, ANDORRA - JULY 27: Hibernian manager Lee Johnson at half time during a UEFA Europa Conference League 2nd Round Qualifer between Inter Club d'Escaldes and Hibernian at the Estadi Comunal d'Andorra la Vella, on July 27, 2023, in Andorra la Vella, Andorra.
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