In Photos: Aston Villa end 30-year trophy drought with Europa League triumph

Updated On: 21 May, 2026 01:38 PM IST | Atharva Upasani

Aston Villa claimed their first European trophy in 44 years and a maiden UEFA Europa League title, as goals from Youri Tielemans, Emiliano Buendia, and Morgan Rogers sealed an emphatic win against Freiburg (Pics/AFP)

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Aston Villa players celebrate winning the league (Pic: AFP)

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Youri Tielemans and Emiliano Buendia scored stunning goals as Aston Villa outclassed Freiburg 3-0 in the Europa League final

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Morgan Rogers added a third as Villa secured a first major trophy since they lifted the English League Cup in 1996, and their first victory in continental competition since they were European Cup champions in 1982 after defeating Bayern Munich in the final

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Villa's win on Wednesday secured Emery a record-extending fifth Europa League title . The Spanish manager is the most successful manager in Europa League history

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Unai Emery has enjoyed remarkable success in Europe's second-tier competition, winning the title three consecutive times with Sevilla from 2014-16 and again with Villarreal in 2021

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Villa's win means it is back-to-back wins in the Europa League for Premier League clubs after Tottenham Hotspur were victors last season

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In Photos: Aston Villa end 30-year trophy drought with Europa League triumph

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