A historic first. At the end of a thrilling 2025-2026 edition, the time of verdict has come for Friborg and Aston Villa. The Germans, a surprise in the Europa League despite a not-so-obvious record with 9 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats, face the English with 12 wins and only 2 defeats in the final of the competition.
This shock promises to be decisive for both sides. For the Brazilians from Breisgau, already qualified for the next Conference League, winning this first major trophy in their history would propel them directly into the Champions League.
For Unai Emery, four-time winner of the C3, the objective is obviously to add a fifth title to his record, and to offer a first to the Villans already assured of participating in the next C1.
Fribourg-Aston Villa, the probable lineups
Fribourg: Atubolu – Treu, Ginter, Lienhart, Günter (cap.) – Eggestein, Höfler – Grifo, Beste, Manzambi – Matanovic
Aston Villa: Martinez – Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne – Onana, Tielemans – McGinn (cap.), Rogers, Buendia – Watkins
How to follow the final live and streaming?
The Europa League final between Friborg and Aston Villa will kick off this Wednesday, May 20 at 9 p.m. at Besiktas Park in Istanbul (42,500 seats). The match will be led by French referee François Letexier, and will be followed on Canal+ Foot. A channel also accessible in streaming from the myCanal platform for subscribers.
