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Villa's European dominance over Bologna continues
9 Apr
Summary
- Bologna lost both European meetings against Aston Villa.
- Aston Villa maintained clean sheets against Italian teams.
- Jonathan Rowe impressed with goals and assists for Bologna.
Aston Villa has once again bested Bologna in European competition, extending their historical advantage over the Italian side. Both previous meetings this season, one in the UEFA Champions League and another in the UEFA Europa League, resulted in losses for Bologna.
Aston Villa's defensive prowess against Italian opposition is a significant factor, as they have not conceded a goal in their last four major European matches against teams from Italy. This strong defensive record dates back decades, with the last goal scored by an Italian team against Villa in this competition occurring in September 1994.
Despite Bologna's otherwise impressive recent European record, remaining unbeaten in 11 matches prior to their latest encounter with Villa, Aston Villa has demonstrated a formidable winning habit in the UEFA Europa League, securing victories in their last seven consecutive matches.
Individually, Bologna's Jonathan Rowe has been a key contributor, directly involved in five goals across his last six Europa League appearances. For Aston Villa, John McGinn has reached a milestone, equaling the club's record for most goals in major European competition.
