Aston Villa Shines Bright in Europe, Securing Advantage in Lille Clash
Goals Galore as Watkins and McGinn Seal First-Leg Victory
Aston Villa has taken a crucial step towards a potential semi-final berth in Europe after a thrilling 2-1 victory over Lille in the first leg of their last-16 encounter.
Watkins and McGinn Strike Gold
Ollie Watkins and John McGinn were the heroes for Villa, finding the back of the net in the opening half. Watkins' strike came in the 16th minute, while McGinn doubled the advantage just eight minutes later. Lille managed to pull one back through Luiz Araujo in the 39th minute, but it was not enough to prevent Villa from taking a narrow lead into the second leg.
The victory is a significant boost for Villa, who are aiming to reach the semi-finals of a European competition for the first time since 1982. However, they will face a stern test in the return leg at Villa Park, with Lille a formidable opponent on their own turf.
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