The moment that marked the Fenerbahçe-Aston Villa match.

The moment that marked the Fenerbahçe-Aston Villa match.

23.01.2026 08:30

In the final minutes of the match in which Fenerbahçe lost 1-0 to Aston Villa at home in the 7th week of the UEFA Europa League, a noticeable tension arose within the English team. Aston Villa's head coach Unai Emery wanted to make a substitution in the dying moments, but this was met with resistance from player Youri Tielemans. After pushing Tielemans harshly to warn him, Emery directed him towards the bench.

In the 7th week of the UEFA Europa League, during the match where Fenerbahçe lost 1-0 to Aston Villa at home, a noticeable tension arose in the final minutes for the English team.

SUBSTITUTION DECISION RAISED TENSION

In the 90+2 minute of the match, Aston Villa's head coach Unai Emery wanted to substitute midfielder Youri Tielemans for George Hemmings. Tielemans was seen reacting to this decision, asking, "Why am I being taken off?"

TENSION ON THE SIDELINES

After Youri Tielemans came to the sidelines, Unai Emery lost his temper. The Spanish coach harshly warned his player and then pushed Tielemans towards the bench.

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