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Europa League: Villa, Porto, Midtjylland Establish Narrow Leads In Round Of 16 First Leg

By IANS News March 13, 2026 • 09:44 AM View: 59

UEFA Europa League Round: Ollie Watkins hit Aston Villa's winner at Lille, while Porto and Midtjylland also took one-goal away advantages in the first legs of the UEFA Europa League round of 16.

An Ollie Watkins header ensured Aston Villa will take a lead back to Villa Park following the first leg of the club’s UEFA Europa League Round of 16 tie against LOSC Lille.

The striker looped a header into the back of the net in the 61st minute to decide a cagey encounter at Stade Pierre-Mauroy.