Europa Conference League

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Unai Emery's Aston Villa Triumph in Europa Conference League Drama!

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Find out how Aston Villa achieved an epic victory over Lille and secured a spot in the Europa Conference League semi-finals!

In a thrilling Europa Conference League match, Aston Villa faced off against Lille in a tense quarter-final second leg showdown. The highlight of the game was Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez's heroic performance in a penalty shootout, where he saved two crucial spot kicks, leading his team to a 4-3 victory and advancement to the semi-finals. Unai Emery, the proud Villa manager, expressed his joy at the hard-fought win, praising his team's resilience and determination.

The intense battle at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy kept fans on the edge of their seats as Villa overcame the odds to secure their place in the next round. With the dream of lifting the Europa Conference League trophy still alive, Villa's journey promises more exciting moments and fierce competition ahead. The match showcased the unpredictable nature of football and the thrill of knockout competitions in European football.

In a stunning turn of events, Aston Villa's victory over Lille in the penalty shootout marked a historic moment for the club's European campaign. Martinez's exceptional goalkeeping skills and the team's collective effort solidified their position as contenders in the tournament. As the Europa Conference League progresses, all eyes will be on Villa as they continue their quest for silverware.

As the Europa Conference League quarter-finals unfold, Aston Villa's triumph stands out as a memorable chapter in the competition's history. The resilience and spirit shown by Villa in the face of tough competition highlight their determination to succeed on the European stage. With the semi-finals approaching, football fans eagerly anticipate more action-packed matches and thrilling moments in the quest for Europa Conference League glory.

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Watch Europa Conference League Soccer: Livestream Lille vs ... (CNET)

Can the Premier League side get the job done at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy?

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Martínez shines in penalty shootout as Villa reaches Europa ... (The Associated Press)

Emiliano Martínez saved two spot kicks and Douglas Luiz converted the decisive penalty for Aston Villa to prevail 4-3 in a shootout over Lille and advance ...

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Martinez the hero as Villa reach Europa Conference League semi ... (Premier League)

Villa goalkeeper saves TWO spot-kicks in dramatic penalty shootout to book place in last four.

Europa Conference League quarter-final second legs: Villa ... (UEFA.com)

Aston Villa won a penalty shoot-out at LOSC Lille while Plzeň took Fiorentina to extra time on a night of drama in the UEFA Europa Conference League ...

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Unai Emery's pride at reaching Europa Conference League semi ... (Aston Villa)

Unai Emery was a proud man after his Aston Villa team overcame adversity to triumph against LOSC Lille and reach the Europa Conference League semi-finals.

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Lille 2-1 Aston Villa (3-4 on pens): Emi Martinez the hero as Villa win ... (Eurosport.com AU)

Aston Villa's dream of landing the UEFA Europa Conference League is still alive after a dramatic penalty shoot-out victory over Lille.

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Lille vs Aston Villa LIVE: Europa Conference League result and ... (Yahoo Sports)

The Europa Conference League quarter-final is still up for grabs after a tight first-leg last week.

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Lille v Aston Villa live - UEFA Europa Conference League latest as ... (BT.com)

Get the latest Football updates on TNT Sports. Catch Lille OSC - Aston Villa live on 18/04/2024. Find scores, stats and comments in real time.

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Lille v Aston Villa live - UEFA Europa Conference League latest as ... (Eurosport.com)

Get the latest Football updates on Eurosport. Catch Lille OSC - Aston Villa live on 18/04/2024. Find scores, stats and comments in real time.

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Aston Villa through to semi-final of Europa Conference League (Free Radio)

A dramatic penalty shootout saw Aston Villa edge past Lille and into the semi-final. football players on pitch © X: @AVFCOfficial.

Europa Conference League quarter-final second legs: Villa ... (UEFA.com)

Aston Villa won a penalty shoot-out at LOSC Lille while Plzeň took Fiorentina to extra time on a night of drama in the UEFA Europa Conference League ...

Leverkusen, Roma, Atalanta, Marseille into Europa League SF ... (WTOP)

Liverpool failed to overcome a three-goal deficit and was eliminated from the Europa League on Thursday despite beating Atalanta 1-0 in the second leg of ...

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Emiliano Martinez stars in penalty shootout as Aston Villa reach ... (Firstpost)

Besides Aston Villa, Olympiakos, Club Brugge and last season's runners-up Fiorentina also reached Europa Conference League semi-finals.

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Leverkusen, Atalanta, Roma advance in Europa League. Liverpool ... (Midland Daily News)

Liverpool failed to overcome a three-goal deficit and was eliminated from the Europa...

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Europa Conference League QF: Lille 2 Aston Villa 1 (agg 3-3, 3-4 ... (shropshirestar.com)

Emi Martinez, on his first match in France since enraging the nation, was again the penalty shoot-out hero as Villa scraped through to their first European ...

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Martínez shines in penalty shootout as Villa reaches Europa ... (Chron)

Emiliano Martínez saved two spot kicks and Douglas Luiz converted the decisive penalty for Aston Villa to prevail 4-3 in a shootout over Lille and advance ...

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Europa Conference League: Semifinal pairs determined | NEWS.am ... (Information-Analytic Agency NEWS.am)

Olympiacos have clinched the last spot in the semifinals of the UEFA Europa Conference League by beating Fenerbahce 3-2 on penalties in the second leg of ...

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Emi Martinez: Aston Villa goalkeeper suspended after yellow card ... (Sky Sports)

Martinez was shown two yellow cards in Thursday's Europa Conference League quarter-final second leg against Lille, but was not sent off.

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Aston Villa vs Olympiacos tickets latest, date and time for Europa ... (Birmingham Live)

Latest Aston Villa news from BirminghamLive as Villans set to face Olympiacos in Europa Conference League semi-final.

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Emi Martinez suspended after yellow card drama in Europa ... (Citi Sports Online)

Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez will be suspended for the first leg of his side's Europa Conference League semi-final against Olympiakos.

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Emi Martinez receives decision on potential suspension for Europa ... (shropshirestar.com)

Emi Martinez will be suspended for the first leg of Villa's Europa Conference League semi-final with Olympiacos after being booked twice in Thursday's ...

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Emi Martinez suspended for Conference League semi-final first leg ... (Eurosport.com)

Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez will miss his team's UEFA Conference League semi-final first leg through suspension.

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