Midtjylland Stuns Forest, Villa Secures Crucial Win in Europa League
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Nottingham Forest suffered a shock 1-0 defeat against Midtjylland in the Europa League last-16 first leg, while Aston Villa secured a crucial 1-0 win at Lille on Thursday.
Vitor Pereira's side were rocked by Cho Gue-sung's late strike at the City Ground as Forest succumbed to the Danish underdogs for the second time this season.
Beaten 3-2 at home by Midtjylland in the group stage in October, the Premier League strugglers must secure the first away win against the Danes this season in the second leg on March 19 to have a chance of advancing.
Ollie Watkins ended his goal drought as the Aston Villa striker sealed the win at Lille, netting his ninth goal in all competitions.
Thanks to Watkins, Unai Emery's side will head into the second leg at Villa Park as favourites to advance.
