Aston Villa Defeats Celtic 4-2, Advances to Champions League Last 16

Aston Villa secured a top-eight position in the UEFA Champions League with a thrilling 4-2 victory over Celtic, which guarantees their spot in the last 16. The match at Villa Park saw Morgan Rogers score twice within the first five minutes, putting Villa ahead early. However, Celtic's Adam Idah equalized with two quick goals just before halftime, making for an intense first half. Ollie Watkins restored Villa's lead in the second half, while Rogers completed his hat-trick in stoppage time. Despite missing a penalty, Watkins' performance contributed significantly to Villa's success. The result marks a significant achievement for both teams, with Celtic also progressing beyond the league phase for the first time since 2012-13.