The stage is set for a dramatic night at Villa Park as Aston Villa and Bologna clash in the second leg of their Europa League quarter-final. With a commanding 3-1 lead from the first leg in Italy, Unai Emery's Villa are in the driver's seat, but Thiago Motta's resilient Bologna side are known for their tactical discipline and will not go down without a fight.

Bologna faces a monumental task, needing to win by at least two goals to force extra time. To secure a direct passage to the semi-finals, they must overcome a three-goal deficit. Their attack will be spearheaded by the duo of Santiago Castro and Jonathan Rowe, with the latter hoping to replicate his goal-scoring form from the first leg. However, they travel without key defenders Jhon Lucumí (suspended) and Lukasz Skorupski (injured), which could be a decisive factor against Villa's potent attack led by Ollie Watkins.

For the home side, consistency is key. Emery is expected to field a strong, familiar lineup featuring the defensive solidity of Emiliano Martínez in goal and the creative engine of Douglas Luiz and John McGinn in midfield. The atmosphere will be electric as Villa Park rallies behind their team, aiming to secure a historic European semi-final berth.

For fans tuning in, the match kicks off at 20:00 BST and will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 2 and HBO Max in the UK and Ireland, and on Paramount+ in the United States. Whether you're supporting from the stands or your living room, it promises to be a thrilling 90 minutes of European football.