UEFA Europa League Quarter-finals
Aston Villa 4 - 0 FT Bologna
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
16' O. Watkins (M. Rogers)
25' M. Rogers (M. Rogers)
26' E. Buendia (L. Digne)
F. Bernardeschi 29'
39' M. Rogers (J. McGinn)
HT
↓ F. Bernardeschi ↑R. Orsolini 46'
↓ R. Freuler ↑S. Sohm 46'
↓ Joao Mario ↑N. Zortea 46'
64' ↓ J. McGinn ↑L. Bailey
64' ↓ O. Watkins ↑T. Abraham
74' ↓ M. Rogers ↑J. Sancho
74' ↓ Y. Tielemans ↑Douglas Luiz
↓ S. Castro ↑J. Odgaard 76'
78' ↓ A. Onana ↑L. Bogarde
↓ N. Casale ↑T. Heggem 82'
89' E. Konsa
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Aston Villa
Goalkeepers
Emiliano Martinez 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
86
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Matty Cash 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
Ezri Konsa 
CLUTCH HERO
89
Goal Time
89
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
6.9
Rating
Pau Torres 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Lucas Digne 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
20%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Amadou Onana 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Youri Tielemans
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
John McGinn 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7
Rating
Morgan Rogers
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
16%
Pass Acc
Emiliano Buendía 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Forwards
Ollie Watkins
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Marco Bizot 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
James Wright
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Andrés García
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ian Maatsen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tyrone Mings
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Victor Lindelof
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lamare Bogarde
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Harvey Elliott
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Douglas Luiz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leon Bailey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tammy Abraham
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jadon Sancho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Bologna
Goalkeepers
Federico Ravaglia 
PENALTY HERO
1
Pens Saved
1
Pens Saved
3
Saves
6.7
Rating
Defenders
Juan Miranda
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
32%
Pass Acc
Martin Vitík 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
2
Fouls
6.7
Rating
Nicolò Casale
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
João Mário
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Midfielders
Remo Freuler
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Nikola Moro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
86
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Federico Bernardeschi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Lewis Ferguson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
86
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonathan Rowe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
86
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Santiago Castro
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Massimo Pessina
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Matteo Franceschelli
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Nadir Zortea
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
41
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Torbjørn Heggem
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Charalampos Lykogiannis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Simon Sohm
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
41
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tommaso Pobega
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Riccardo Orsolini
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
41
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jens Odgaard
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolò Cambiaghi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Francesco Castaldo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/09/2026 | Bologna | 1 - 3 | Aston Villa | UEFA Europa League | Renato Dall'Ara |
| 09/25/2025 | Aston Villa | 1 - 0 | Bologna | UEFA Europa League | Villa Park |
| 10/22/2024 | Aston Villa | 2 - 0 | Bologna | UEFA Champions League | Villa Park |
04/09/2026
09/25/2025
10/22/2024
Aston Villa Win
Bologna Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
First-Half Blitz Demolishes Italian Dreams
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 55/100. A ruthless opening forty-five minutes turned what should have been a tense European quarter-final into an absolute procession for the hosts.
Early Dominance Shatters Hopes
Holding a 3-1 advantage from the first leg, Aston Villa arrived at Villa Park with the semi-finals firmly in their crosshairs. The Stakes were immense, but the hosts showed zero nerves under the lights. It took just 16 minutes to extend the aggregate gap when M. Rogers carved open the visitors' backline, sliding a perfect pass for O. Watkins to finish with lethal precision. Despite Bologna trying to establish a foothold—they edged possession with 54% over the 90 minutes—they lacked the cutting edge to trouble the hosts. Veteran goalkeeper Lukasz Skorupski tried his best to organize the Italian defensive lines, but the sheer Intensity of the Premier League side was overwhelming from the opening whistle.
A Miss, A Minute, A Mountain
A dramatic 60-second window entirely broke the Balance of the tie, effectively ending the contest before the break. In the 25th minute, Rogers stepped up to the spot after an infringement in the box, only to see his penalty saved. The visitors barely had time to breathe a sigh of relief before the hammer fell. Just a minute later, L. Digne whipped a trademark delivery into the penalty area, and E. Buendia made no mistake to double the lead on the night. That rapid response completely killed any lingering Italian belief. Rogers then quickly redeemed himself for the spot-kick failure, linking up with J. McGinn in the 39th minute to fire in Villa's third. A three-goal flurry in the first half put the knockout tie to bed entirely.
Marching Into The Final Four
The second half became a procession. With the aggregate score sitting at a cavernous 6-1, the hosts managed the tempo and conserved energy for their ongoing domestic campaign. Bologna continued to pass the ball sideways, racking up 379 total passes, but creating almost zero genuine threat inside the danger zone. E. Konsa added a final flourish in the dying embers, nodding home in the 89th minute to make it 4-0 on the night and an emphatic 7-1 overall. Our verdict? This was a major statement of intent to the rest of the continent. An Upset Factor was never on the cards here; this was a ruthless, clinical European masterclass that sends a chilling warning to whichever side awaits them in the upcoming semi-finals.
Key Questions
Was the penalty miss by Morgan Rogers the turning point?
No, it hardly mattered. Aston Villa scored just one minute later through E. Buendia, immediately killing any momentum Bologna might have gained from the save.
What does this mean for Aston Villa's season?
The dominant 7-1 aggregate victory secures a Europa League semi-final spot, keeping their dreams of lifting major European silverware fully alive and surging with momentum.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Villa Park Awaits a European Masterclass
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 93/100. Armed with a commanding first-leg lead, Aston Villa are just 90 minutes away from booking their European semi-final ticket.
The Setup
The tension is palpable under the lights at Villa Park this April 16, 2026. Aston Villa hold a comfortable 3-1 aggregate advantage after overpowering Bologna in Italy last week. A supreme Form rating confirms the hosts are peaking at the perfect moment, riding a ruthless five-match winning streak. However, do not write off the visitors just yet. Bologna boasts an impressive 83.3% away win rate, setting up a Stakes dimension that promises an open, high-octane affair. The Italians have absolutely no choice but to chase down a two-goal deficit from the first whistle, transforming this quarter-final second leg into a thrilling tactical battle.
Key Battle
This knockout tie will be decided by attacking efficiency in transition. The spotlight naturally falls on Ollie Watkins, who broke Bologna's hearts with a devastating late brace in the first leg. His movement pulls defensive units apart and demands maximum attention. The visitors will look to counter the threat through Jonathan Rowe. Earning extremely high marks in our Stars evaluation, Rowe grabbed a vital 90th-minute lifeline in the reverse fixture and remains Bologna's primary catalyst for an unlikely comeback.
Our Prediction
Bologna must throw caution to the wind to overturn the 3-1 aggregate gap. That desperation plays directly into the hosts' hands. Expect the visitors to push hard early, but the English side will ruthlessly exploit the resulting spaces on the counter-attack. We see Villa securing a 2-1 victory on the night to comfortably progress.