Aston Villa has won the UEFA Europa League after defeating German side SC Freiburg 3-0 in the final at Beşiktaş Park in Istanbul.
The victory ended Villa’s 44-year wait for a major European title and secured the club’s first trophy since winning the League Cup in 1996.
Managed by Unai Emery, Aston Villa produced a dominant display, with goals from Youri Tielemans, Emiliano Buendía and Morgan Rogers sealing an emphatic victory.
Tielemans and Buendía struck late in the first half to put Villa firmly in control before Rogers added a third goal to spark jubilant celebrations among players and supporters.
The triumph further strengthened Emery’s remarkable legacy in European competitions. The Spaniard has now reached six major European finals and won five of them, reinforcing his reputation as one of the most successful managers in Europa League history.
Emery had promised trophies when he arrived at Villa Park three-and-a-half years ago, and the Europa League success represents a major milestone in the club’s resurgence.
The Midlands club, who are currently fourth in the Premier League table, have also secured qualification for next season’s UEFA Champions League as Europa League winners.
Aston Villa will now face either Arsenal or Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Super Cup on August 12.
