Head coach Unai Emeri spoke with journalists ahead of the first match of the 1/4 final of the European League against Bologna, which will be held at the Renato Dal'Ara Stadium.

The Spanish mentor is encouraging, aware of the difficult confrontation, and also knows well the strength of his opponent:.

“I already respect Bologna and know well what difficulties there will be. The stench is aggressive, organized and has a clear gaming identity."

We also note the work of Italian coach Vincenzo Italiano, who has consistently achieved success in cup tournaments:.

“He’s playing really well in the playoffs, reaching the finals and winning trophies. This speaks for itself"

Speaking about tactics, coach Aston Willie spoke about the need to adapt to the style of his super competitor:.

" We must be resilient under pressure and patient without the ball."

Emeri assessed the chances of the teams as equals:.

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Before the game, Aston Villa reduced personnel reinforcement - key players returned to the warehouse after injuries, while Jadon Sancho will continue his recovery and miss the match.

The match will take place today, 9th quarter at 22:00.