In a surprising turn of events during the Europa League last-16 first leg, Nottingham Forest endured a narrow 1-0 loss against Midtjylland, while Aston Villa‘s striker, Ollie Watkins, finally broke his scoring drought by netting the only goal in their victory at Lille on Thursday.
Europa League Last-16 Highlights: Forest and Villa’s Contrasting Fortunes
The clash at the City Ground saw Vitor Pereira‘s squad stunned by a late decisive goal from Cho Gue-sung, handing the Danish underdogs a rare triumph—marking the second occasion this season that Midtjylland has bested the English side.
Earlier in the campaign, Nottingham Forest had already faced a home defeat to Midtjylland with a scoreline of 3-2, underscoring the challenge they face in overcoming their resilient opponents.
Conversely, Aston Villa enjoyed a positive outcome as Ollie Watkins put an end to his goal drought, securing a crucial 1-0 victory on the road against Lille. This result adds momentum to Villa’s European campaign as they seek to advance further in the competition.