Watch out, Benfica! Aston Villa drop points, Champions spot at risk | OneFootball

Aston Villa missed an important opportunity in the fight for the top spots in the Premier League by drawing 2-2 away to Burnley. The result is of direct interest to Benfica, as they remain closely attentive to the calculations for qualification for the next edition of the Champions League.

Unai Emery’s side needed to win to take advantage of Liverpool’s slip against Chelsea (1-1) and move up to fourth place in the English league, but once again dropped points against an opponent already relegated to the second division.

This scenario remains relevant for the Eagles - who are watching João Cancelo make history - in the race for second place in the league. If Aston Villa win the Europa League and finish in the English top four, Portugal could benefit with direct access to the Champions League group stage through the national runners-up spot.

In the match, Burnley took an early lead through Anthony in the eighth minute. Aston Villa still managed to turn it around with goals from Barkley (42') and Watkins (56'), but Flemming restored parity in the 58th minute, setting the final score at 2-2.

It should be remembered that Benfica and Braga face off this Monday, today, May 11, in the match of the penultimate and 33rd round of the Liga Portugal Betclic. The decisive match is scheduled to kick off at 8:15 pm and will be played at the Estádio da Luz. In the event of victory, the Eagles will move ever closer to securing second place in the league.

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