Aston Villa humble Liverpool to secure Champions League qualification

Aston Villa secured Champions League qualification with a convincing 4-2 victory over Liverpool on Friday, May 15, 2026. Ollie Watkins scored twice, while captain John McGinn capped the night with a stunning strike into the top corner. The result leaves Liverpool still at risk of missing out on European competition, while Villa are set for just their second season in the Champions League since 1982/83.