Strong start!!!! "The Villains," Aston Villa, achieved their goal by defeating Lille in France in the first leg of the Europa League Round of 16.
The UEFA Europa League 2025-26 Round of 16 first leg took place on Thursday, 12 Mar 2026 GMT+7, featuring a key match with Lille, a strong team from France's Ligue 1, hosting "The Villains" Aston Villa from England's Premier League.
Aston Villa performed excellently, winning 1-0 away at Lille, securing a significant advantage before returning home to play the second leg at Villa Park on 19 Mar 2026 GMT+7.
Goal scorer
Ollie Watkins, 61st minute
In upcoming fixtures, Aston Villa will visit Manchester United in the English Premier League on 15 Mar 2026 GMT+7, while Lille will travel to Rennes in France's Ligue 1 on the same day.