Aston Villa Secures Thrilling 4-2 Victory Over Celtic to Progress to Champions League Last 16, Thanks to Morgan Rogers' Stunning Hat-Trick

Aston Villa secured a thrilling 4-2 victory over Celtic in the Champions League, with Morgan Rogers delivering a standout performance by scoring a remarkable hat-trick. This victory ensured Villa's progression to the knockout stage, marking a significant achievement for the club.

The match began with Villa taking an early 2-0 lead within the first five minutes, both goals coming from Rogers. However, Celtic fought back before halftime, with Adam Idah scoring two goals to equalize. In the second half, Villa regained the lead thanks to Ollie Watkins, although he missed a penalty that could have extended their advantage. Rogers completed his hat-trick in stoppage time, sealing the win for Villa.

This result, along with other favorable outcomes, confirmed Aston Villa's qualification for the last 16. They will now await their next opponent, which could be one of Atalanta, Borussia Dortmund, Sporting Lisbon, or Club Brugge.