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Aston Villa Triumphs 2-0, Reaches Europa League Quarters

3/20/2026

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Aston Villa advanced to the Europa League quarter-finals by defeating Lille 2-0, winning 3-0 on aggregate.
John McGinn opened the scoring after a Jadon Sancho assist.
Emiliano Martinez made key saves and provided the assist for McGinn's goal.
Leon Bailey sealed the victory with a late goal, setting up a Bologna quarter-finals and prompting Aston Villa manager Unai Emery to emphasize the Premier League focus.

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Aston Villa advanced to the Europa League quarter-finals by defeating Lille 2-0, winning 3-0 on aggregate.
John McGinn opened the scoring after a Jadon Sancho assist.
Emiliano Martinez made key saves and provided the assist for McGinn's goal.
Leon Bailey sealed the victory with a late goal, setting up a Bologna quarter-finals and prompting Aston Villa manager Unai Emery to emphasize the Premier League focus.