Spanish referee Jesus Gil Manzano will officiate the Europa League group match between Aston Villa and Bologna at Villa Park. The 41‑year‑old has over a decade of La Liga experience and has handled high‑profile fixtures, including Copa América games. He earned the Vicente Acebedo Trophy for the 2017‑18 season. A full Spanish officiating crew will support him on the day.
Tottenham Hotspur has successfully advanced to the knockout stage of the UEFA Europa League after defeating IF Elfsborg 3-0. Under the management of Ange Postecoglou, the team earned 17 points during the league phase and will now face challengers such as Real Sociedad, Galatasaray, AZ Alkmaar, or Midtjylland. The last-16 draw, scheduled for February 21, will determine if Tottenham can continue their fight for a coveted trophy despite a season fraught with injuries and league difficulties.
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