Sancho was playing in his 19th game for Villa, having joined on loan from Manchester United in September.

The 25-year-old has only started two Premier League games this season, but in the Europa League he has been in Villa’s starting line-up for each of their past five matches.

Along with Rogers, he was Villa’s most creative player in a hostile atmosphere in Turkey. He constantly popped up in Fenerbahce’s box and was unfortunate not to add a second goal and an assist to his tally.

Sancho’s United contract expires next summer but they have an option to extend it.

He last played for United in August 2024 and has spent the past 18 months on loan at Borussia Dortmund and Chelsea.

Villa boss Unai Emery – a record four-time Europa League winner, managing his 100th game in the competition – gave Tyrone Mings his first start since November, the defender having been sidelined with a thigh injury.

Amadou Onana, who has been out with a hamstring issue, was given a late cameo off the bench.

Emery also appeared to be unhappy with his midfielder Youri Tielemans, gesticulating to the Belgian as he was substituted off in the 92nd minute.