Aston Villa have emerged champions of the 2025/2026 UEFA Europa League after defeating Freiburg 3-0 in Wednesday night’s final in Istanbul.
The Premier League side dominated the encounter from the opening stages and took control of the game before halftime.
Youri Tielemans opened the scoring with a stunning strike before Emiliano Buendia added a second to hand Unai Emery’s men a comfortable lead going into the break.
Morgan Rogers sealed the victory in the second half after tapping in Villa’s third goal as the English side cruised to a memorable triumph.
The win marks Aston Villa’s first major European trophy in decades and ends their 44-year wait for continental success.
Manager Unai Emery also extended his remarkable Europa League record, winning the competition for a fifth time following previous triumphs with Sevilla and Villarreal.
Villa’s victory could also boost England’s representation in next season’s UEFA Champions League, with the Premier League potentially earning six spots in the competition.
