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Watkins leads Villa past Liverpool to clinch UCL spot

Aston Villa enjoyed a perfect send off ahead of the Europa League final as a 4-2 win over Liverpool booked their place in next season's Champions League and left the Reds still sweating over their qualification.
May 16, 2026, 07:10 am - PA

Match Timeline

Aston Villa
Liverpool
  • KO
  • 39
  • 42
  • 45+3
  • HT
  • 45
  • 52
  • 57
  • 62
  • 66
  • 66
  • 73
  • 74
  • 85
  • 89
  • 90
  • 90+2
  • FT

Match Commentary

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Match ends, Aston Villa 4, Liverpool 2.
90'+9'
Second Half ends, Aston Villa 4, Liverpool 2.
90'+7'
Attempt missed. Curtis Jones (Liverpool) header from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Dominik Szoboszlai with a cross following a corner.
Match Stats
AVLLIV
Possession
44.7%
55.344.7
55.3%
Shots on Goal
9
5
Shot Attempts
14
16
Yellow Cards
3
1
Corner Kicks
4
9
Saves
3
5
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