Watkins propels Aston Villa towards Europa League semis, Forest hold Porto

Author: Henry OduahPublished on: April 9, 2026Country: United Kingdom

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Watkins propels Aston Villa towards Europa League semis, Forest hold Porto

Ollie Watkins scored twice as Aston Villa defeated Bologna 3-1 in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final. Villa capitalized on poor set-piece defending to score two of their goals. Nottingham Forest drew 1-1 with Porto thanks to a comical own goal from Martim Fernandes.

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