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Aston Villa to Face Lille in UEFA Europa Conference League Quarter-Finals Clash
English Premier League side Aston Villa is set to go head-to-head with Lille in an intense quarter-finals match of the UEFA Europa Conference League at Villa Park. The tournament favorites, Aston Villa, are gearing up to take on the young, talented squad of Lille, led by coach Paulo Fonseca.
Villa, currently ranking high in the EPL table at fifth place, successfully navigated past Dutch giants Ajax in the previous round, showcasing their strength. However, the English side is facing a challenge with a series of injuries and a recent dip in form.
On the other hand, Lille is making their debut appearance in the quarter-finals of a European competition, bringing a fresh perspective and determination to the clash. Sitting fourth in Ligue 1, Lille boasts one of the best defensive records, claiming over 20 clean sheets across various competitions this season.
The match between Aston Villa and Lille is scheduled for Thursday, April 11 at Villa Park. Kickoff is at 8 p.m. BST in the UK, 3 p.m. ET or 12 p.m. PT in the US and Canada, and 5 a.m. AEST on Friday, April 12 in Australia.
Fans who are unable to watch the game locally can utilize VPN services to access live streaming of the Europa Conference League match. VPNs enable viewers to change their virtual location and bypass any geographical restrictions that may hinder their access to the game.