Aston Villa Beat Bologna 3-1 in Europa League Quarterfinal First Leg

Final Score

Bologna 1 - 3 Aston Villa

Result: Aston Villa won by 2 goals

Status: Finished

Match Summary

Aston Villa secured a commanding 3-1 victory over Bologna in the UEFA Europa League quarterfinal first leg. Ollie Watkins scored twice, with Ezri Konsa also finding the net to put Villa in a strong position ahead of the second leg. Jon Rowe pulled one back for the hosts in the final minute.

Key Events

• 44' – Ezri Konsa gave Aston Villa the lead
• 51' – Ollie Watkins doubled Villa's advantage
• 90' – Jon Rowe scored for Bologna
• 90'+4' – Ollie Watkins sealed the victory with his second goal

Highlights

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Match Context

Tournament: UEFA Europa League Stage: Quarterfinals - First Leg Venue: Renato Dall'Ara, Bologna, Italy Attendance: 31,142 Referee: Sandro Scharer Date: April 9, 2026

Stage: Quarterfinals - First Leg Venue: Renato Dall'Ara, Bologna, Italy Attendance: 31,142 Referee: Sandro Scharer Date: April 9, 2026