Aston Villa take a giant step towards the Europa League semi-finals; former Emmen defender proves invaluable for Freiburg
Aston Villa Secure Crucial Win
Aston Villa have taken a big step towards the Europa League semi-finals. Manager Unai Emery's side had a tough time at Bologna, but still secured a 3-1 victory thanks to goals from Ezri Konsa and Ollie Watkins (2). The second leg takes place in Birmingham next Thursday.
Freiburg Dominate Celta de Vigo
Meanwhile, Freiburg proved far too strong for Celta de Vigo in their quarter-final, winning 3-0.
- Aston Villa won 3-1 against Bologna
- Freiburg won 3-0 against Celta de Vigo
Key Takeaways
The results bring Aston Villa and Freiburg closer to the Europa League semi-finals.