El Kaabi's Brilliance Sinks Villa

In the first leg,

found themselves trailing 4-2, but they came into the second leg with determination. However, their efforts were thwarted when Ayoub El Kaabi swiftly capitalized on a counter-attack, scoring from close range just 10 minutes into the match. Despite dominating possession with 74% and taking 15 shots compared to the hosts' nine, Villa couldn't break through. El Kaabi added another goal 12 minutes before the final whistle, securing a comprehensive 6-2 aggregate victory for Olympiacos. As a result, Olympiacos deservedly advanced to face Fiorentina in the final.

Ayoub El Kaabi emerged as the standout performer, showcasing his prowess with five goals over both legs of the tie. His clinical finishing at Villa Park and the Karaiskakis Stadium boosted Olympiacos's campaign significantly, with his season goal tally reaching an impressive 32 across all competitions.

On the other hand, Villa suffered from defensive lapses, notably from experienced left-back Lucas Digne, whose absence during El Kaabi's goal highlighted a lack of defensive cohesion. Despite their disappointment in the Europa Conference League, Villa must quickly regroup as they face Liverpool in the Premier League.

Looking ahead, Olympiacos sets their sights on the final against Fiorentina on May 29 in Athens, while Villa prepares to tackle Liverpool in their upcoming Premier League fixture, aiming to improve their standing in the league table.

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