Aston Villa defeated Basel 2-1 in the sixth round of the Europa League, strengthening their position in the overall standings. The visitors quickly gained the initiative and opened the scoring.
Gesson capitalized on a defensive error to score, boosting Aston Villa's confidence. Basel responded with several dangerous attacks, but Bizot remained reliable in goal.
The hosts regained their footing midway through the first half. Danilyuk equalized after a pass from Shaqiri.
Basel aimed to build on their success but frequently fell into offside positions and lost the ball under pressure. In the second half, Aston Villa intensified their play.
Tielemans changed the course of the game upon stepping onto the pitch. His precise shot into the right corner, following an assist from Buendia, restored the visitors' advantage.
Basel attempted to equalize, but the intensity of their attacks waned. The team committed numerous fouls, adding to the tension.
Emery made timely substitutions to refresh the lineup and reduce the opposition's pressure in midfield. In the closing stages, Basel tried to create opportunities from set-pieces, but Bizot displayed confidence in dealing with aerial balls.
Although time-wasting tactics frustrated the crowd, the visitors held on to secure the victory.
Basel 1-2 Aston Villa
Goals: Danilyuk (34) — Gesson (12), Tielemans (53).
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