Aston Villa are set to host Italian side Bologna at Villa Park tonight in the decisive second leg of their UEFA Europa League 2025-26 quarter-final tie. Unai Emery’s squad enters the fixture holding a commanding 3–1 aggregate advantage from the first leg and will be looking to secure their place in a European semi-final for the second time in three seasons. Alex Manninger Dies: Former Juventus and Arsenal Goalkeeper Passes Away in Car Crash Aged 48.

Where To Watch Aston Villa vs Bologna?

For viewers in India, the match will be available to stream live on the Sony LIV app and website. While traditional television broadcast details vary, Sony Sports Network remains the primary rights holder for UEFA competitions in the region.

In the United Kingdom, the match will be televised live on TNT Sports 3, with digital streaming available via the discovery+ platform. Fans in the United States can follow the action on Paramount+. Viewers searching for free live streaming options legally can look for regional free-to-air broadcast partners listed on UEFA.tv (in markets without exclusive broadcast deals). Lionel Messi Faces USD 7 Million Lawsuit Over Alleged Contract Breach and Fraud.

Match Fact

Feature Details
Competition UEFA Europa League 2025–26
Stage Quarter-Final (Second Leg)
Fixture Aston Villa vs Bologna
Date Thursday, 16 April 2026
Venue Villa Park, Birmingham, England
Aggregate Score Aston Villa leads 3 – 1
UK Live Stream Discovery+ (via TNT Sports)
US Live Stream Paramount+ / ViX
India Live Stream SonyLIV

Aston Villa vs Bologna  Team News

Aston Villa received a major boost this week as goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez, winger Jadon Sancho, and defender Tyrone Mings all returned to training. Martinez withdrew late from Sunday’s Premier League fixture against Nottingham Forest due to a calf issue, but Emery has confirmed that backup goalkeeper Marco Bizot is prepared to step in if the Argentine is not deemed fully match-fit. Midfielder Ross Barkley is unavailable as he was omitted from the UEFA squad list, while Boubacar Kamara remains sidelined with a long-term injury.

For Bologna, the focus will be on converting opportunities. Striker Santiago Castro is expected to lead the line, supported by first-leg goalscorer Jonathan Rowe, as the Italian side aims to reach their first UEFA competition semi-final since the 1998–99 season.

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