Progress to the quarter-finals of the competition that made Unai Emery?s reputation, the Europa League continues to offer sanctuary for Aston Villa. Their second leg with Lille was completed without drama, the *welcome sight of John McGinn?s goal soothing fans? nerves. Villa had sorely missed their Scottish standard bearer, though the contributions of Emi Mart?nez, in making a save then launching an attack, and Jadon *Sancho in supplying McGinn in a flowing move that took 15 seconds were equally crucial.
?The matches were not so brilliant,? said Emery, who qualified for the competition?s quarter-final for the eighth time, a record; he has won it four times previously.
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?The matches were not so brilliant,? said Emery, who qualified for the competition?s quarter-final for the eighth time, a record; he has won it four times previously.
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