EUROPA LEAGUE

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Ollie Watkins brace hands Aston Villa victory over Bologna

Unai Emery has praised a "fantastic" result after Aston Villa claimed a 3-1 first-leg win over Bologna in their Europa League quarter-final, despite admitting his side fell short of their best level.

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Vitor Pereira praises Forest's grit after penalty drama in Denmark

Nottingham Forest manager Vitor Pereira has hailed his side's spirit and resilience after they edged Midtjylland on penalties to reach the Europa League quarter-finals on Thursday night.

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Sebastian Hoeness admits Porto were clinical after beating VfB Stuttgart

Sebastian Hoeness has said VfB Stuttgart have been left to reflect on missed chances after their UEFA Europa League campaign ended with a 2-0 defeat to FC Porto on Thursday night, sealing a 4-1 aggregate loss.

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Emiliano Martinez sparks Aston Villa charge as John McGinn seals Lille win

John McGinn praised Emiliano Martinez as a "mad man" after the goalkeeper inspired Aston Villa to a 2-0 win over Lille OSC, securing a 3-0 aggregate victory and a place in the UEFA Europa League quarter-finals.

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Roma's Wesley eyes Europa glory in high-stakes Bologna clash

Wesley has insisted AS Roma were fully focused on their Europa League objective as they prepared for a decisive second leg against Bologna.

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Unai Emery praises 'serious' Villa after crucial Lille win

Unai Emery has praised his side's discipline and focus after Aston Villa secured a valuable 1–0 victory over Lille OSC in the first leg of their UEFA Europa League round-of-16 tie on Thursday night.