21.05.2026 00:00
Aston Villa became champions by defeating Freiburg 3-0 in the UEFA Europa League final played at Tüpraş Stadium in Istanbul.
In the UEFA Europa League final, German side Freiburg faced English representative Aston Villa. The match, played at Tüpraş Stadium in Istanbul, was won by Aston Villa 3-0.
ASTON VILLA RAN AWAY WITH THE DIFFERENCE
The goals that brought victory to Aston Villa under the management of Unai Emery were scored by Youri Tielemans in the 40th minute, Emiliano Buendia in the 45+2nd minute, and Morgan Rogers in the 57th minute. There were no further goals in the remainder of the match.
CHAMPIONS ASTON VILLA
With this result, Aston Villa achieved championship in the UEFA Europa League. The English side earned the right to compete in the Champions League next season.
EMERY'S 5TH CHAMPIONSHIP
Spanish coach Unai Emery, who once again proved his worth by guiding Aston Villa into the Champions League places in the Premier League, is among the first names that come to mind when it comes to European leagues. Emery, who played in the UEFA Europa League final for the 6th time, lifted the UEFA Europa League trophy with Sevilla for three consecutive seasons in 2014, 2015, and 2016. The 54-year-old coach achieved his 4th happy ending by winning the cup with the Spanish side Villarreal in 2021, and in 2026, he reached his fifth triumph in this tournament, this time with Aston Villa.