Paris, France, Jan 22, 2026 (AFP) - Villa seal place in Europa League last 16 as Forest beaten

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Aston Villa secured their place in the last 16 of the Europa League on Thursday with a 1-0 win at Fenerbahce, while Nottingham Forest slid to a costly defeat away to Braga. Celtic blew a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with Bologna and leave their qualification hopes hinging on next week's final round of games as arch-rivals Rangers bowed out despite a first win of the competition. Jadon Sancho's header midway through the first half in Istanbul earned......
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