
LOSC Lille
Stadium: Stade Pierre-Mauroy (Villeneuve d'Ascq)Founded: 1944Capacity: 50,186


Aston Villa hold a 1-0 first-leg lead over Lille in the Europa League. With John McGinn back from injury, can Villa finish the tie at home? Tactical preview & analysis.

Aston Villa edged Lille 1-0 in the Europa League round of 16 first leg in Lille on March 12, 2026. John McGinn returned from injury as Unai Emery’s side took a slender advantage.

Europa League first‑leg preview: Unai Emery's Aston Villa (51 points, fourth) travel to Lille — can Villa's defence handle the hosts' pace and wide threats in this tie?