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Aston Villa secures 1-0 win over Lille in Europa League first leg
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Aston Villa claimed a narrow 1-0 victory against Lille in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 tie at Stade Pierre-Mauroy. Ollie Watkins scored the decisive header in the second half, marking Unai Emery's 100th win as Villa manager. The result provides a boost amid Villa's recent domestic struggles.
French media Foot National criticized the referee's decision to issue only a yellow card for Lille defender Calvin Verdonk's hard tackle on Marseille's Mason Greenwood in the 12th minute of their Ligue 1 match. The incident sparked controversy as Greenwood was injured and substituted. Lille won 2-1 away.