Lille x Aston Villa in the UEFA Europa League with confirmed line-up and where to watch live

The game between Lille and Aston Villa, valid for the round of 16 of theUEFA Liga Europa, takes place this Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 5:45 pm (Lille, França local time), at Decathlon Arena – Stade Pierre Mauroy. The match marks the reunion between the teams, who have already faced each other in recent European competitions, with Aston Villa taking the advantage in the last clash. Lille is looking to advance to the quarterfinals of the competition for the first time, while Aston Villa arrives as one of the favorites for the title.

The confirmed lineups for the clash were released by the teams. Lille enters the field with a 4-3-3 formation, with Berke Özer in goal, a defense composed of Tiago Santos, Chancel Mbemba, Aïssa Mandi and Rayan Perraud, a midfield with Nabil Bentaleb,

Aston Villa plays in 4-4-2, with Emiliano Martínez in goal, Ezri Konsa and Pau Torres in defense, Lucas Digne on the left flank, and attack with Ollie Watkins and Emiliano Buendía.

The live broadcast of the game takes place exclusively viaPrime Videofor different regions, including streaming options. No Brasil, CazéTV also makes the match available for free on YouTube, guaranteeing broad access for fans.

Confirmed lineups and individual highlights

Lille counts on the experience of Olivier Giroud in attack, who has stood out with goals in the competition. Nabil Bentaleb organizes the midfield with precise passes and game vision.

In Aston Villa, Douglas Luiz and Amadou Onana form a strong duo in the middle, while Ollie Watkins leads the attack with mobility and finishing. Jogadores and Pau Torres reinforce the visitors’ defensive solidity.

Where to watch live and stream online

The match can be followed in real time on Prime Video, the official platform for UEFA Liga Europa in several countries. No Brasil, CazéTV offers free broadcasting via YouTube, with dedicated narration and comments. Verifique availability in your region, as some local channels may offer additional coverage.

History of confrontations and recent retrospect

The teams have already faced each other on four occasions, with Aston Villa winning one, a draw and two victories for Lille. The last duel took place in UEFA Conference League 2023/24, when Aston Villa eliminated Lille on penalties in the quarter-finals. The retrospective shows balanced games, with few goals on average.

Lille’s last five games show mixed results, with important victories at home and some difficulties away from home. Aston Villa maintains a good recent performance, with a positive sequence in the European competition and in the domestic league, highlighting defensive consistency.

Refereeing and game conditions

Referee José María Sánchez Martínez commands the match, with an average of 5.50 cards per game. The Spanish refereeing team is known for its rigidity in contact shots. The weather forecast in Lille for the time of the game indicates partially cloudy, with temperatures around 13°C and the possibility of minimums of 5°C, with no rain forecast, which favors a technical game.

Curiosities and top scorers of the competition

Olivier Giroud emerges as one of Lille’s top scorers in UEFA Liga Europa, contributing with decisive goals. Pelo Aston Villa, players like Ollie Watkins and others in the attack accumulate offensive contributions. Lille have never reached the round of 16 in the history of Liga Europa, making the duel a potential milestone for the French club.

The Decathlon Arena – Stade Pierre Mauroy stadium, in Lille, has the capacity to receive a large audience. Ingressos for the match were put on sale in advance, with good demand expected due to the importance of the clash.

The return game is scheduled for Villa Park, at Inglaterra, where Aston Villa will have the support of the fans in search of classification.