Aston Villa and Ajax Draw 0-0 in Tense First Leg of Europa Conference League

The closely contested match in Amsterdam sets the stage for a decisive second leg at Villa Park next Thursday.

Aston Villa and Ajax played to a goalless draw in the first leg of their Europa Conference League last-16 tie in Amsterdam.
Unai Emery made five changes to Aston Villa's starting lineup, emphasizing squad depth and trust.
Ajax, under the guidance of their fifth manager in 2023, John van ‘t Schip, struggled to create significant chances, registering only one shot on target.
The match saw two red cards, with Aston Villa's Ezri Konsa and Ajax's Tristan Gooijer both sent off late in the game.
The return leg at Villa Park promises a more aggressive approach from Aston Villa, as both teams vie for a place in the quarter-finals.