Чт. Апр 16th, 2026

Aston Villa vs. Bologna: Official Lineups — Orsolini Out, Castro Starts

This evening marks the final act of the Europa League quarter-finals between Aston Villa and Bologna. The Rossoblù are tasked with a monumental challenge to overturn the 3-1 defeat from the first leg held by the English side.

Here are the official team lineups:

Aston Villa Starting XI:

(Aston Villa’s starting lineup will be inserted here once officially confirmed)

Bologna Starting XI:

Goalkeeper: [Bologna Goalkeeper Name]
Defenders: [Defender 1 Name], [Defender 2 Name], [Defender 3 Name], [Defender 4 Name]
Midfielders: [Midfielder 1 Name], [Midfielder 2 Name], [Midfielder 3 Name]
Forwards: [Forward 1 Name], [Forward 2 Name], [Forward 3 Name]

Note: Riccardo Orsolini is out for Bologna. Gabriele Castro will start from the beginning.

Bologna faces a significant uphill battle as they aim to secure a place in the semi-finals by defeating Aston Villa at home, needing to overcome the first-leg deficit.

By Callum Henshaw

Callum Henshaw, based in Bristol, England, is a sports journalist hooked on Juventus. From match breakdowns to transfer buzz, he delivers sharp, fan-focused takes on the Bianconeri.

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