Olympiacos secured a commanding 4-2 victory over Aston Villa in the UEFA Europa Conference League semi-final first leg, with Ayoub El Kaabi delivering a stunning hat-trick at Villa Park.
El Kaabi’s clinical performance saw him score twice in the first half, capitalizing on defensive lapses to give Olympiacos a 2-0 lead. Despite a spirited fightback from Villa, who equalized through goals from Ollie Watkins and Moussa Diaby, El Kaabi struck again from the penalty spot to restore Olympiacos’ advantage. A late deflected goal sealed the win for the Greek side.
Aston Villa face an uphill battle in the second leg, needing a three-goal victory in Piraeus to progress. The match was marred by self-inflicted setbacks, including missed penalties by Villa’s Douglas Luiz, leaving the Premier League side with a daunting task to overcome the talented Olympiacos team.
Ayoub El Kaabi’s standout performance earned him the Player of the Match title, showcasing his scoring prowess and positioning Olympiacos favorably for the tournament’s final.
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