Goalless in three straight Premier League matches. In the Champions League, Victor Nilsson Lindelöf’s Aston Villa scored three times. It was enough for a 3-2 away win against Club Brugge.
FootballBack in the World Cup for the first time in almost three decades, Scotland got off to a flying start, easily beating Haiti 1–0 in their opening match.
SportsIn a month, Tunisia will face Sweden in their World Cup opener. At that time, Sweden's national team striker Alexander Isak will be missing for Liverpool's away game against Aston Villa. Coach Arne Slot told Sky Sports, "Alex is missing due to a minor injury."
FootballAston Villa cruised past Nottingham over two legs and are through to the Europa League final. Sweden's national team captain, Victor Nilsson Lindelöf, played the second leg of the semi-final - as a centre-midfielder.
FootballVictor Nilsson Lindelöf played the entire match as Aston Villa beat Lille in the Europa League round of 16.
FootballAston Villa comfortably beat Nottingham Forest 3-1 at home, with star striker Ollie Watkins scoring his fourth goal in three league games.
Sports1-5 deficit overall and the looks of resignation stared emptily at Villa Park's stands. Then came the mighty turnaround. Aston Villa won 3–2 and were extremely close to forcing an extension in the Champions League quarterfinal against Paris Saint-Germain.
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