The first two legs of the Conference League semi-finals were full of goals.
Olympiacos thrashed Aston Villa 2-4 in Birmingham. It was with Daniel Podence and Chiquinho on the field that El Kaabi had a dream night. In a space of less than 15 minutes, the Moroccan scored twice with a backheel assist from the former Benfica player, in the 16th minute, and another pass for Podence's goal (29').
But Unai Emery's men responded with vigor to the Greeks' advantage. Still in the opening stages, Watkins made it 2-1 (45+1'), with Diaby equalizing in the 56th minute.
But the night really belonged to El Kaabi. The African forward scored the hattrick with a penalty (56'), before Hezze, assisted by Podence, fixed the final result in the 67th minute.