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Aston Villa 2-4 Olympiakos: Europa Conference League semi-final blow for Unai Emery's side

Aston Villa's hopes of reaching the Europa Conference League final were severely hit by a chaotic semi-final first-leg defeat to Olympiakos.

Ayoub El Kaabi scored a hat-trick, with two of his goals coming in the opening half hour as the Greek side stunned the home fans at Villa Park to take a 2-0 lead.

Ollie Watkins reduced the deficit for Unai Emery's side on the stroke of half-time before Moussa Diaby equalised moments after the interval.

Olympiakos then roared back in front through El Kaabi's penalty, sealing his treble, and a deflected strike from Santiago Hezze.