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Watkins goal earns Villa win at Lille, Bologna and Roma draw
- On Thursday, March 12, 2026, Aston Villa won 1-0 at Lille in the Europa League round-of-16 first leg at Stade Pierre-Mauroy.
- Ollie Watkins, Aston Villa forward, ended an eight-game goalscoring drought with his first goal of the season in Villa's first-ever win in France.
- Ezri Konsa's long pass was crucial as Emiliano Buendia headed on to set up Watkins, who looped a header over Lille goalkeeper Berke Ozer in the 61st minute.
- Villa head into the March 19 return at Villa Park with a slender one-goal advantage and are favourites to advance, thanks to their first-leg win in Europe this week.
- Villa's form positions them as favourites to advance after winning eight of nine Europa games, with Emery's 100th victory as Villa boss.
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Europa League Round Of 16 1st Leg Wrap: Watkins Propels Aston Villa Past Lille, Midtjylland Stun Nottingham Forest
Just past the hour mark, Ezri Konsa sent a deep pass that Emi Buendía headed to Watkins in the home team’s box. The England forward noticed goalkeeper Berke Özer was off his line before sending a looping header over him and into the net
·New Delhi, India
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Watkins header propels Aston Villa past Lille in Europa League, Midtjylland stuns Forest
Ollie Watkins' second-half header gave Aston Villa a 1-0 win over Lille in the first leg of their Europa League round-of-16 tie on Thursday.
·Toronto, Canada
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In a week at the Olimpico it is decided to switch to the quarterfinals (ANSA)
·Italy
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While Lille sloping this Thursday against Aston Villa for the 8th Europa League final, Bruno Genesio regretted after the encounter a lack of accuracy.
·Paris, France
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