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Skipper Fires Aston Villa Warning as Bologna Target Rare Europa League Comeback
Lewis Ferguson says Bologna have nothing to lose as they chase a rare Europa League comeback after losing 3-1 in the first leg.
- On Thursday, Villa hosts Bologna at Villa Park, holding a 3-1 aggregate lead from last week's first leg in Italy as Unai Emery's side aims to secure a Europa League semi-final spot.
- Captain Lewis Ferguson says Bologna have "nothing to lose" as they attempt one of the greatest comebacks in Europa League history, needing to overturn a two-goal deficit on the road.
- Five Aston Villa players face a disciplinary tightrope, as Morgan Rogers, John McGinn, Matty Cash, Lucas Digne, and Victor Lindelof risk missing a potential semi-final first leg if they collect another booking.
- Under UEFA regulations, single yellow cards carry forward to the next stage but expire after the quarter-finals, meaning players only face bans for the final if they receive a red card in the semi-final.
- Villa boasts a formidable home record, winning 16 out of 18 ties since returning to European competition two seasons ago; with 90 minutes remaining, the visitors must overcome this historical trend to remain in the Europa League.
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Aston Villa vs Bologna - Rowe: 'We were unlucky in the first leg, now we have a second chance'
Jonathan Rowe has insisted Bologna were unfortunate in the first leg defeat and is backing his side to make the most of a second chance at Villa Park on Thursday evening, despite the daunting two-goal deficit they must overturn.Read Football Italia Ad-Free and get access to Exclusive News & Content – Free Trial – Click HereThe English winger, speaking at his pre-match press conference ahead of the Europa League quarter-final second leg, was cand…
April 15, 2026 ✅ Europa League. He wants to make his team's fans happier: Aston Villa head coach Unai Emery spoke to the media ahead of the second leg of the quarterfinal against Bologna in the Europa League. We... ᐉ football news ⚽ on UA-Football
The technician spoke on the eve of the Birmingham challenge, where the Rossoblu will try to overturn the ko for 3-1 cashed in the quarter-way of the Europa League
Emery warns Aston Villa that Bologna tie is not over
Unai Emery has warned Aston Villa not to be complacent ahead of the club’s Europa League quarter-final second leg against Bologna. Villa face Bologna at Villa Park tomorrow in a commanding position in the tie. Ollie Watkins scored twice in the first meeting, as Emery’s side secured a 3-1 against the Serie A side. Ezri Konsa had earlier given Villa the lead, with Jonathan Rowe responding for Bologna to give them hope ahead of the return. Emery ad…
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