Nineteen-year-old Jamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba emerged as the hero for Aston Villa, scoring a late winner in their Europa League clash against RB Salzburg. The victory, a thrilling 3-2 comeback, ensured Villa finished in the top two of their group.
The match was far from straightforward for Unai Emery's side. Despite already securing a place in the last 16, Villa found themselves trailing 2-0, forcing them to mount a spirited comeback. The comeback was sweet, but the win came at a cost, with Ollie Watkins forced off the pitch due to injury in the first half.
Other matches in the Europa League saw similar excitement. Nottingham Forest secured a place in the playoffs with a dominant performance against Ferencvaros, powered by an Igor Jesus double. Meanwhile, Celtic also secured a playoff spot with a comfortable win over Utrecht.
In other action, Benfica stunned Real Madrid in the Champions League.
The focus, however, remained on Villa Park, where Jimoh-Aloba's late heroics sealed a memorable night in the Europa League.
