Lille vs Aston Villa LIVE: Europa Conference League latest score ...
The Europa Conference League quarter-final is still up for grabs after a tight first-leg last week
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Aston Villa travel to Lille with a one-goal advantage after their narrow win at Villa Park in the Europa Conference League quarter-final first leg.
Unai Emery’s side won 2-1 thanks to goals from Ollie Watkins and John McGinn and will head to France buoyed by their impressive weekend display in the Premier League which saw them upset title contenders Arsenal 2-0 at the Emirates.
Lille, meanwhile, did not play at the weekend but have been an impressive outfit in front of their home fans, losing just once all season.
Thursday’s victor will progress to face the winner of Olympiacos vs Fenerbahce in the semi-finals.
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For Lille – who didn’t have a game at the weekend – it is just one change from the side that last 2-1 at Villa Park.
Yusuf Yazici comes in for Edon Zhegrova in right midfield. Winger Adam Ounas comes onto the bench, with Zhegrova out of the squad.
Chris Wilson18 April 2024 16:52
LILLE XI: Chevalier; Santos, Yoro, Diakite, Ismaily; Andre, Bentaleb; Yazici, Haraldsson, Gudmundsson; David.
SUBS: Mannone, Negrel, Alexsandro, Toure, Gomes, Bouaddi, Cabella, Ounas, Cavaleiro, Morais, Ferrah.
Chris Wilson18 April 2024 16:47
So Aston Villa manager Unai Emery makes two changes to the side that beat Arsenal 2-0 at the weekend. Douglas Luiz replaces Morgan Rogers in midfield, while Poland international Matty Cash comes in for Diego Carlos, who moves to the bench.
Leon Bailey, who scored the crucial first goal at the weekend, remains on the bench.
Chris Wilson18 April 2024 16:42
ASTON VILLA XI: Martinez; Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne; Tielemans, McGinn; Zaniolo, Luiz, Diaby; Watkins.
SUBS: Olsen, Gauci, Carlos, Lenglet, Duran, Rogers, Kesler-Hayden, Bailey, Iroegbunam; Munroe, Kellyman.
Chris Wilson18 April 2024 16:33
The teams should be announced any moment now...
Chris Wilson18 April 2024 16:30
Aston Villa, meanwhile, remain without long-term absentees Boubacar Kamara, Emi Buendia, Tyrone Mings and Jacob Ramsey but are boosted by the return of Matty Cash and Clement Lenglet who missed the first leg but returned to the bench for their win against Arsenal on Sunday.
Predicted Aston Villa XI: Martinez; Konsa, Carlos, Torres, Digne; Luiz, Tielemans; Bailey, McGinn, Rogers; Watkins.
Chris Wilson18 April 2024 16:20
Lille will be fresh heading into Thursday’s encounter having not played on the weekend but Paulo Fonseca will still be without Andrej Ilic and Tiago Morais who are sidelined with injury.
The home side’s last game was the reverse of this fixture last week – they currently sit fourth in Ligue 1.
Predicted Lille XI: Chevalier; Santos, Diakite, Yoro, Ismaily; Andre, Bentaleb; Zhegrova, Cabella, Gudmundsson; David.
Chris Wilson18 April 2024 16:15
Football betting sites have Lille down as favourites to win on the night, but Aston Villa are capable of springing a surprise at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy.
Lille are priced at 29/10 for the home win, with a draw is offered at 5/2. Aston Villa are 7/4 for the away win. You can find plenty more tips and odds below.
Chris Wilson18 April 2024 16:10
The game is due to kick off at 5.45pm BST on Thursday 18 April at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Lille.
Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the second leg live on TNT Sports 3, with coverage on the channel from 5pm. Subscribers can stream the action via Discovery+.
Here’s everything you need to know.
Chris Wilson18 April 2024 16:00
Good afternoon and welcome to The Independent’s coverage of tonight’s Europa Conference League quarter-final second leg between Lille and Aston Villa.
Chris Wilson18 April 2024 15:45
