Aston Villa vs Bologna FC 1909

Aston Villa put on a masterclass at Villa Park, dismantling Bologna 4-0 to advance to the UEFA Europa League semi-finals with a commanding 7-1 aggregate victory. Three first-half goals had the tie firmly sealed long before the final whistle. Ollie Watkins broke the deadlock in the 16th minute before Emiliano Buendía doubled the advantage ten minutes later. Morgan Rogers added a third just before the break, scoring on 39 minutes. Ezri Konsa wrapped things up in the 89th minute to complete the rout. Rogers had squandered a penalty in the 70th minute — goalkeeper Federico Ravaglia pulling off a sharp save to deny him a brace — but it barely mattered by that point. The result marks a brutal end to Bologna's European campaign, outclassed over both legs. For Aston Villa, the 7-1 aggregate triumph is a statement of intent — Unai Emery's side march into the semi-finals brimming with confidence and momentum.