Europa League legs: highlights
New highlight reels dropped for late knockout legs — Aston Villa vs Lille and Roma vs Bologna both published Mar 20, underscoring how Europa competition is becoming a major stage for clubs outside the traditional elite. These videos highlight key moments and show why Europa runs matter commercially and for squad development. (youtube.com) (youtube.com)
Aston Villa beat Lille 2-0 in the second leg on March 19, 2026, with John McGinn (54') and Leon Bailey (85') scoring as Villa advanced 3-0 on aggregate to the Europa League quarter-finals. (espn.com) A Villa moment described by match reports as a "moment of brilliance" from goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez was singled out for keeping Lille at bay during the tie. (espn.com) The Roma–Bologna game at the Stadio Olimpico finished 4-3 to Bologna after extra time on March 19, 2026, with Nicolo Cambiaghi netting the decisive 111th‑minute goal that sent Bologna through 5-4 on aggregate. (thestar.com.my) The Round of 16 tie produced seven goals and repeated lead changes, with both teams scoring multiple times in regular time before Bologna’s extra‑time winner settled the contest. (givemesport.com) UEFA’s quarter‑final draw pairs Bologna with Aston Villa for a two‑leg tie with first legs on April 8–9 and return legs on April 16, the winners advancing to semi‑finals on April 30 and May 7. (uefa.com) Official match pages and broadcasters logged attendances of roughly 37,583 at Villa Park and 63,908 at the Olimpico for the respective second‑leg fixtures on March 19, 2026. (skysports.com)
