The Independent
·26 September 2025
Aston Villa finally win their first game of the season
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- Aston Villa secured their first win of the season, defeating Bologna 1-0 in their Europa League opener at Villa Park.
- John McGinn scored the decisive goal in the first half, marking Aston Villa's first home goal of the campaign.
- Goalkeeper Marco Bizot made several crucial saves, including a late stop in stoppage time, to preserve Aston Villa's lead.
- Substitute Ollie Watkins missed a second-half penalty, with his shot saved by Bologna's Lukasz Skorupski.
- The victory provides a much-needed boost for Aston Villa, who had struggled for goals in their opening fixtures.
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