Sevilla — Spanish football club competing in La Liga; qualified for Europa League after 1-0 loss to Celta Vigo in May 2026 season finale.
Verbatim sentences from the source article.
Citizen Digital
… 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 droughtThe Standard
… 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 eraCitizen Digital
… 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 waitCitizen Digital
… 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 recordCitizen Digital
… : '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 finalCitizen Digital
… 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: EmeryCitizen Digital
… 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 titleCitizen Digital
… "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 VillaCitizen Digital
… 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-inAlaves defeated 10-man Getafe 3-0 and Sevilla snatched a late 2-1 victory over Rayo Vallecano in La Liga's opening matches of the 2026/27 season.
16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Alaves defeated 10-man Getafe 3-0 and Sevilla snatched a late 2-1 victory over Rayo Vallecano in La Liga's opening matches of the 2026/27 season.
16 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ciro Immobile, a member of Italy's Euro 2020-winning team, announced his retirement at age 36 in a video, citing physical limitations and a desire to spend time with his family after 17 years in the sport.
15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Anthony Taylor, a 47-year-old Premier League and World Cup referee, announced his retirement on Tuesday, citing intense pressure and scrutiny on officials. He officiated 831 games across his 20-year career, including 432 Premier League matches and games at the 2022 and 2026 World Cups.
22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jude Bellingham scored twice, including in extra-time, to help England overcome Norway 2-1 in their first World Cup quarter-final and reach the semi-finals. England will face Argentina or Switzerland on Wednesday for a chance to reach their first World Cup final in 60 years.
12 July 2026 · The Standard →
Norway will face Brazil in the World Cup last 16, with striker Erling Haaland having scored five goals at the tournament, including a late winner against Ivory Coast that secured Norway's first World Cup knockout victory. Norway has never lost to Brazil in four previous meetings, with two wins and two draws.
4 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Argentine footballer Daniel Bertoni warns that coach Lionel Scaloni should not rely too heavily on the players who won the 2022 World Cup, as loyalty to that squad could undermine Argentina's chances of successfully defending their title in the 2026 tournament.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Real Madrid defeated Athletic Bilbao 4-2 in Alvaro Arbeloa's final game as coach, while Mallorca and Girona were relegated from Spain's top flight. Kylian Mbappe scored his 25th goal of the season for Real Madrid, and Celta Vigo qualified for Europa League with a 1-0 win over Sevilla.
24 May 2026 · The Standard →
La Liga concludes this weekend with Barcelona already champions under Hansi Flick, but several matters remain unresolved. Several high-profile players, including Antoine Griezmann, Robert Lewandowski, and Dani Carvajal, are bidding farewell to their clubs.
22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cesar Azpilicueta, 36, will retire at the end of the season after playing for Sevilla. The former Chelsea captain won two Premier League titles and a Champions League with the club and was capped 44 times by Spain.
22 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →