The Europa League match against Aston Villa in Birmingham presents a significant challenge for Bologna. The team will be without defender Lucumi, adding another layer of difficulty to an already demanding fixture. Despite Aston Villa’s struggles at home, having lost five times on their own turf, and Bologna’s impressive away record under coach Italiano, the stakes are high. Having suffered a 1-3 defeat in the first leg, Bologna must perform flawlessly to overturn the deficit. Any errors will be unforgivable if they are to achieve a perfect comeback.







