Aston Villa vs Lille: How to watch, TV channel and kick-off time for crucial Europa League clash
Aston Villa will be aiming to qualify for the Europa League quarter-finals when they host Lille in their round-of-16 second-leg clash on Thursday.
Villa may have lost their last Premier League match 3-1 to Man United, but they return to Europa League action at Villa Park with a slender advantage over the French outfit.
Unai Emery‘s side won 1-0 in the first leg in France, and they’ll feel confident that they can get the job done in front of their home fans.
Given the fact that the Villans finished second in the league phase, they are one of the favourites to win the tournament, and Villa News brings you everything you need to know.
How to watch Aston Villa vs Lille
In the first leg at Stade Pierre-Mauroy, Villa had their work cut out for them, but they managed the game perfectly to secure an important away win.
Ollie Watkins’ 61st-minute lob was enough to decide the contest, but Lille also had several half-chances that they couldn’t convert, and they will definitely pose a threat at Villa Park.
| Date | 19 March |
| Kick-off time | 8pm |
| Stadium | Villa Park |
| TV channel | TNT Sports 1 |
The second leg will be televised on TNT Sports 1, with kick-off at 8 pm.
It is also available to watch or stream on Discovery+ UK, which requires a subscription, and can be viewed on their website or app.
Villa are definitely expected to prevail over Bruno Genesio’s side, and the fans in B6 could be in for a memorable evening.
The Europa League final will be played in Istanbul on 20 May, and although the Brummies are one of the favourites, they face a tough route to get there.
Who could Aston Villa face on the way to potentially winning the Europa League?
If Villa get past the round of 16, they’ll be up against an Italian side in either Bologna or Roma.
They could be reunited with former striker Donyell Malen if they face the latter, and he has already scored six goals in his first eight games for his new team.
Should Villa make it to the semi-finals, they have the daunting prospect of facing Nottingham Forest, Midtjylland, Porto or Stuttgart.
All four teams have proven to be dangerous in this season’s competition, and both fixtures will prove to be tough for Emery’s side.
The Villans must take care of business against Lille first, and if they do go far in the Europa League, they’ll have to eliminate some formidable opponents along the way.
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