Pictures circulating on social media show Duran standing in front of his damaged BMW X6, apparently using his phone. Eyewitnesses reported that the vehicle had collided with a van in Birmingham around 11.20am. Although the car incurred significant damage, fortunately, no injuries were reported. Nevertheless, despite the incident, Duran managed to play in a match against Lille, in which Villa emerged victorious in the first leg of their Europa Conference League quarter-final clash.

The team’s manager, Unai Emery, recognized the importance of the upcoming match in France and emphasized the need for the team to perform at their best to secure progress. Reflecting on the first leg, Emery described the match as difficult and acknowledged the need to control set pieces and strengthen their defensive structure. Despite the challenges, he acknowledged the significance of their victory and stressed the importance of regaining their position on the pitch.