Aston Villa offers itself a second European Cup

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By: Manu Tournoux

Aston Villa offers itself a second European Cup
Aston Villa outclassed Friborg in the Europa League final this Wednesday evening in Istanbul (3-0).

Aston Villa won the Europa League this Wednesday in Istanbul, clear winner in the final in Friborg (3-0).

The Birmingham club made the difference from the first act with works by Tielemans (41st) and Buendia (45th + 3), Rogers having delivered the final blow before the hour mark (58th).

The Villans offered themselves their first trophy in 30 years and the League Cup won in 1986. The second continental title for Aston Villa who in 1982 had won the Champion Clubs’ Cup, ancestor of the Champions League.

Note the great performance of Unai Emery, the former PSG coach who lifted his fifth European trophy here. Only his counterparts José Mourinho, Carlo Ancelotti and Giovanni Trapattoni have done as well in the history of football.

Fribourg-Aston Villa, the lineups at kick-off

The Freiburg eleven: Atubolu – Kübler, Ginter, Lienhart, Treu – Eggestein, Höfler – Beste, Manzambi, Grifo – Matanovic.

Aston Villa XI: Martinez – Cash, Konsa, Lindelöf, Pau Torres, Digne – McGinn, Tielemans, Rogers, Buendia – Watkins.

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Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.