On September 25, 2025, Aston Villa broke a six‑game winless streak by beating Bologna 1‑0 at Villa Park in their Europa League debut. John McGinn’s first‑half strike proved decisive. The win gave Unai Emery’s side their first three points of the season and a boost for the Premier League battle ahead. Bologna, fresh from a Serie A comeback, struggled to impose themselves against an experienced English side. The result highlights the impact of home advantage and European pedigree in tight group‑stage fixtures.
