Unless they get a favour from Spurs’ opponents, Villa cannot afford to dwell on this Europa Conference League semi-final defeat
as they were bumped off at the penultimate stop by Olympiakos just 10 miles away from where the Europa Conference League final will be played later this month.– the Moroccan now up there with the Greek gods after five goals punctured Villa’s dream and ensured Olympiakos’ went on.
On Thursday, it meant more drinking time for some, and certainly more thinking time for all involved – Olympiakos cautiously optimistic going into their maiden European semi-final at home, 1,600 travelling fans praying for a miracle in Villa’s first away for 42 years. Villa continued to huff and puff, but there was no fun to be gained from enjoying most of the ball. Ollie Watkins and Ezri Konsa headed over, substitute Jhon Duran tested Tzolakis, but with further bench options few and far between – Emery’s stretched squad meant his substitutes included five academy players and two goalkeepers – the belief evaporated before El Kaabi’s second extinguished it completely.
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