Ollie Watkins struck twice as Aston Villa claimed a 3-1 win at Bologna, while a Martim Fernandes own goal helped Nottingham Forest secure a 1-1 draw at Porto in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final ties on Thursday.
Elsewhere, SC Freiburg took a significant step toward the semi-finals by beating Celta Vigo 3-0 at home. Real Betis drew 1-1 away at Braga on Wednesday.
Villa took the lead
