Also known as: Yamal · the Spaniard · Unai Emery · Emery · Villa boss Emery
Lamine Yamal — 18-year-old Barcelona winger ruled out for the season with a hamstring injury sustained against Celta Vigo.
Lamine Yamal suffered a hamstring injury during Barcelona's match against Celta Vigo and has been ruled out for the rest of the season. Coach Hansi Flick said the 18-year-old winger will return stronger ahead of the World Cup this summer, as Barcelona continues their La Liga title push without him.
Aston Villa thrashed Nottingham Forest 4-0 in the Europa League semi-final second leg to reach the final, where they will face Bundesliga club Freiburg in Istanbul on May 20. Striker Ollie Watkins praised manager Unai Emery for orchestrating the side's run to the final, chasing their first major trophy since 1996 and first European prize in 44 years.
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Aston Villa thrashed Nottingham Forest 4-0 in the Europa League semi-final second leg to reach the final, where they will face Bundesliga club Freiburg in Istanbul on May 20. Striker Ollie Watkins praised manager Unai Emery for orchestrating the side's run to the final, chasing their first major trophy since 1996 and first European prize in 44 years.
13 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi defended his side's 2-1 victory over Aston Villa, saying Tottenham's own injury crisis made Villa's decision to rest key players for their Europa League semi-final irrelevant. The win helped Tottenham move out of the Premier League relegation zone.
15 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery said his side can still challenge for silverware in future even if they fall short in their Europa League semi-final against Nottingham Forest, with Villa trailing 1-0 after the first leg. Emery said the result of Thursday's second leg at Villa Park would not define the club's season.
7 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Manchester City drew 3-3 with Everton while Arsenal won 3-0 over Fulham, leaving Arsenal three games from the title. Tottenham climbed out of the relegation zone over the Bank Holiday weekend.
5 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Tottenham climbed out of the Premier League relegation zone with a 2-1 win at Aston Villa on Sunday, with goals from Conor Gallagher and Richarlison, moving them one point above West Ham in the fight for survival.
4 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres scored late goals to give Barcelona a 2-1 win at Osasuna on Saturday, moving them 14 points clear of Real Madrid with the chance to clinch the La Liga title if Madrid drop points against Espanyol on Sunday.
3 May 2026 · The Standard →
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick welcomed winger Raphinha's return from a hamstring injury as the Catalans, 11 points clear of Real Madrid, close in on the Spanish title. Flick's team can win a second successive La Liga title this weekend if they beat Osasuna and Real Madrid drop points to Espanyol.
1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Aston Villa lost 1-0 to Nottingham Forest in the Europa League semi-final first leg, with a Chris Wood penalty from a Lucas Digne handball deciding the match. Villa boss Unai Emery criticized VAR for not sending off Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson for an ugly foul on Ollie Watkins in the first half, calling it a clear red card and "a huge, huge mistake."
1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Unai Emery said he wants to write a "new chapter" with Aston Villa as the Premier League club prepares for a Europa League semi-final against Nottingham Forest. The two former European champions, meeting Thursday at the City Ground, are one step away from a continental final.
30 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe suffered a "muscle overload" in his left hamstring during a 1-1 draw at Real Betis and was substituted in the final 10 minutes; the problem does not appear serious pending further tests.
25 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →