… This is the challenge." Emery has now won the Europa League five times after leading Sevilla to the trophy three times and clinching it once with Villarreal. …
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- May 2026
… Villa's long-awaited continental conquest was the latest Europa League masterclass for Emery, who has now won the tournament five times after victories with Sevilla in 2014, 2015 and 2016 and Villarreal in 2021. …
Stylish Aston Villa win Europa League to end 30-year trophy drought… This is the challenge." Emery has now won the Europa League five times after leading Sevilla to the trophy three times and clinching it once with Villarreal."It's fantastic. …
Emery urges Villa to use Europa triumph to fuel bold new era… Emery was hired to rejuvenate the north London side but the former Sevilla and Paris Saint-Germain boss was a major disappointment. …
How Arsenal banished 'nearly men' tag to end 22-year title wait… Earlier, Sevilla produced a sensational comeback from two goals down to beat Villarreal 3-2 and climb towards safety. …
Alaves end champions Barca's bid for 100-point record… : 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); Villa will be firm favourites, in part because of the presence of Europa League specialist Emery, who has won the competition four times - three with Sevilla …
Watkins salutes Emery after Villa reach Europa final… Emery, who has won the Europa League four times in his managerial career, with Sevilla and Villarreal, said the result of Thursday's second leg at Villa Park would not define the club's season. …
Villa's future is bright even if Europa dream ends: Emery… Key stats 6 - years since Getafe, sixth, last played European football 8 - Barcelona players with 10 or more combined goals and assists in La Liga this season 55 - goals conceded by struggling Sevilla, the worst tally in the division Fixtures Friday (all times GMT) Girona v Mallo …
Espanyol must stop rot against Real Madrid as Barca eye title- April 2026
… "They have as well, I think their momentum, feeling confidence in the moment they are (in)." Emery has a proud record in the Europa League, masterminding four triumphs in total with Sevilla and Villarreal. …
Emery aims to write 'new chapter' in Europe with Villa… ures Friday (all times GMT) Real Betis v Real Madrid (1900) Saturday Alaves v Mallorca (1200), Getafe v Barcelona (1415), Valencia v Girona (1630), Atletico Madrid v Athletic Bilbao (1900) Sunday Rayo Vallecano v Real Sociedad (1200), Real Oviedo v Elche (1415), Osasuna v Sevilla …
Barcelona must live without teen star Yamal for title run-in
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Aston Villa wins Europa League, Emery urges ambitious new era
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Aston Villa defeated Freiburg 3–0 in the UEFA Europa League final in Istanbul, ending the club's 30-year trophy drought and winning their first major European prize in 44 years. Manager Unai Emery urged the club to use the triumph as foundation for an ambitious new chapter, with Villa having also qualified for next season's Champions League.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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Aston Villa wins Europa League, Emery urges ambitious new era
Aston Villa defeated Freiburg 3–0 in the UEFA Europa League final in Istanbul, ending the club's 30-year trophy drought and winning their first major European prize in 44 years. Manager Unai Emery urged the club to use the triumph as foundation for an ambitious new chapter, with Villa having also qualified for next season's Champions League.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Aston Villa wins Europa League, ends 30-year trophy drought
Aston Villa defeated Freiburg 3–0 in the Europa League final in Istanbul, with goals from Youri Tielemans, Emiliano Buendia, and Morgan Rogers. The victory ended Villa's 30-year trophy drought, securing their first silverware since the 1996 League Cup.
21 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Emery urges Villa to use Europa triumph to fuel ambition
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has called on the club to use their historic 3-0 Europa League final victory against Freiburg — ending a 30-year trophy drought — as the foundation for an ambitious new era in both the Premier League and European competition.
21 May 2026 · The Standard →
Wednesday 20 May
Arsenal wins Premier League title, ending 22-year drought
Arsenal clinched their first Premier League title since 2003/04 after Manchester City drew 1-1 at Bournemouth on Tuesday, ending a long title wait under manager Mikel Arteta. The victory comes four years after the club finished 24 points behind City and missed Champions League qualification.
20 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Thursday 14 May
Alaves stun Barcelona with 1-0 win, end 100-point record bid
Barcelona, newly-crowned Spanish champions, lost 1-0 to Alaves on Wednesday after Ibrahim Diabate's first-half stoppage-time goal, ending their pursuit of the all-time La Liga record of 100 points. The defeat came as Barca needed to win all three remaining matches to reach that figure.
14 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Friday 8 May
Aston Villa reaches Europa League final, beats Nottingham Forest
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.
8 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Thursday 7 May
Villa manager Emery confident in future despite Europa setback
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 →
Friday 1 May
Espanyol faces Real Madrid seeking first win of 2026
Espanyol have not won a match in 2026 and face Real Madrid on Sunday; if they win and Barcelona beat Osasuna on Saturday, Barcelona will be crowned Spanish league champions. Espanyol have fallen to 13th place, five points clear of the relegation zone.
1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Thursday 30 April
Emery targets Europa League glory with Aston Villa
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 →
Friday 24 April
Barcelona lose Yamal to injury for final title push
Barcelona must finish their La Liga title race without teenage winger Lamine Yamal, who sustained a hamstring injury against Celta Vigo and is out for the rest of the season. The club holds a nine-point lead over Real Madrid but faces a key Clásico on May 10, with coach Hansi Flick relying on squad depth to protect their advantage.
24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →