GALLERY: First leg success against Lille!

Aston Villa will take a one-goal lead to France after sealing a 2-1 victory against LOSC Lille on Thursday night.

Villa Park was buzzing for a first European quarter-final appearance in 26 years and the home crowd saw Ollie Watkins head them into a first half lead.

John McGinn doubled the lead with a cultured strike from the edge of the box before Bafodé Diakité pulled one back.

Here are the best pictures from the game...