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Tielemans starts party as Aston Villa outclass Freiburg to claim Europa League glory
Where would you like your statue, Mr Emery? Even before this emphatic Europa League triumph, Aston Villa supporters could hardly have held their manager in greater esteem. But now Emery, in winning the competition for a record fifth time, has delivered the thing he always wanted, a trophy to show for his transformative body of work.
TL;DR
- Aston Villa defeated Freiburg in the Europa League final, with goals from Tielemans, Buendía, and Rogers.
- Unai Emery achieved his record fifth Europa League title as manager.
- The victory guarantees Aston Villa a spot in next season's Champions League.
- The outcome could allow up to six Premier League teams to qualify for the Champions League.
- Emiliano Martínez played through a broken finger to help secure the win.
- The final was attended by a large contingent of Aston Villa fans and observed by Prince William.