Aston Villa need night of heroics after El Kaabi's hat-trick for Olympiakos

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Aston Villa's first major European semi-final since 1982 ultimately fell flat and unless Unai Emery can inspire a memorable turnaround in the port of Piraeus next week, his side's adventure will end in disappointment.

Olympiakos stormed into a two-goal lead at Villa Park and despite Ollie Watkins pulling a goal back before half-time and Moussa Diaby restoring parity after the break, the Greek side roused again to run out 4-2 winners, Ayoub El Kaabi helping himself to a hat-trick.

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