Aston Villa Cruise Past Bologna to Reach Europa League Semi-Finals
- Aston Villa secured their place in the UEFA Europa League semi-finals with a dominant 4-0 victory over Bologna in the second leg of their quarter-final tie, advancing 7-1...
- The match, played at Villa Park on April 16, 2026, saw Ollie Watkins score his 100th goal for the club in the 16th minute, a milestone that set...
- Villa doubled their advantage shortly after when Bologna switched off from a throw-in, allowing Emiliano Buendía to sneak in behind and finish calmly past the goalkeeper.
Aston Villa secured their place in the UEFA Europa League semi-finals with a dominant 4-0 victory over Bologna in the second leg of their quarter-final tie, advancing 7-1 on aggregate.
The match, played at Villa Park on April 16, 2026, saw Ollie Watkins score his 100th goal for the club in the 16th minute, a milestone that set the tone for a commanding performance. Watkins tapped home from close range after a flowing move initiated by Morgan Rogers, giving Villa an early lead.
Unai Emery, Villa’s head coach, praised the team’s professionalism and highlighted Watkins’ record-breaking achievement as a key moment in the evening. “For Ollie Watkins, today was a special day,” Emery said. “We need him scoring goals, getting assists, but we need others getting their numbers as well.”