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Aston Villa clinical performance guided them to a 3-0 victory over SC Freiburg to win the Europa League final, securing their first major silverware in three decades.
Aston Villa ended a 30-year trophy drought with a commanding 3-0 victory over SC Freiburg in the Europa League final on Wednesday night. First-half strikes from Youri Tielemans and Emiliano Buendía, followed by a post-interval tap-in from Morgan Rogers, sealed the triumph at the Tupras Stadium.
According to ESPN, the historic win marks a record fifth Europa League crown for manager Unai Emery. Among the traveling support was Prince William, who watched captain John McGinn lift the trophy.
“It is hard to put into words. We have worked so hard for this,” Rogers said after the game. “We knew we had one more game and we all delivered and we came through. It is a great moment for the fans, a great moment for the club, and it will go down in history.”
Aston Villa secured a historic European trophy under manager Unai Emery after a dominant 3-0 victory over Freiburg in Istanbul, fueled by stellar midfield displays and clinical attacking performances.
Aston Villa ended a 44-year European final drought in spectacular fashion, defeating Freiburg 3-0 at the Besiktas Stadium to hand manager Unai Emery his fifth title in the competition. The historic victory also caps a remarkable season that secured Champions League qualification.
The match turned on a masterclass of individual performances, reflected in the post-match player ratings. Midfield engine John McGinn (9/10) ran the game entirely, suffocating Freiburg’s transition play. “Tonight was everything we have built coming together,” McGinn told TNT Sports. “The pride I felt at 3-0 with 10 minutes to go… is something I can’t even describe. It’s the proudest night of my career so far.”
In attack, Emi Buendia (9/10) proved unplayable, scoring a sensational curling effort before assisting Morgan Rogers (8/10) for Villa’s third goal in the 58th minute. Rogers, who also provided the cross for Youri Tielemans’ (8/10) brilliant opening volley, praised his manager’s guidance. “The manager has been banging on about me getting in the box and getting easier goals, so I’m happy to get a toe on that one,” Rogers said.
Defensively, Amadou Onana (7/10) dominated the air, striking the post from a corner, while goalkeeper Emi Martinez (8/10) preserved the clean sheet with a stunning close-range save. Though Ollie Watkins (7/10) did not find the net, his tireless running stretched the Bundesliga side completely.
“To perform like that was unbelievable. We controlled the game and punished them,” Watkins later remarked. “This is what you dream of. Unai was really calm in the build-up… That set the tone.”
Villa will now conclude their momentous season against Manchester City on the final day of the Premier League.
Juventus defender Gleison Bremer is attracting interest from Manchester United and Liverpool. His future is uncertain as Juventus faces a potential Champions League qualification miss. Failure to secure a spot in the top competition could lead to player sales, with Bremer’s £50 million release clause a potential sticking point.
Celebrities around the world supporting Arsenal:
- Jay-Z
- Rihanna
- Lewis Hamilton
- Idris Elba
- Daniel Kaluuya
- Benedict Cumberbatch
- Andrew Garfield
- Robert Pattinson
- Jamie Foxx
- Dua Lipa
- Drake
- 21 Savage
- Kim Kardashian
- Keir Starmer
- Jeremy Corbyn
- Piers Morgan
- Prince Harry
- Mick Jagger
- Colin Firth
- Anne Hathaway
- Little Simz
- Mo Farah
- James Harden
- Francis Ngannou
Keir Starmer taking the opportunity to congratulate his beloved Arsenal on becoming Premier League champions! 😅👔 pic.twitter.com/FbrRaVlyti
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) May 20, 2026
Arsenal players celebrated into the early hours after ending the club’s 22-year wait for the Premier League title.
Stars including Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice and Jurrien Timber were pictured outside the Emirates at 5am after Manchester City’s draw with Bournemouth sealed the crown.
“They called us bottlers, and now we’re holding the bottle,” joked teenager Myles Lewis-Skelly during champagne-soaked scenes.
Fans flooded north London as Arsenal clinched their first league title since the Invincibles era.
Arsenal have confirmed a parade will take place at 2pm on Sunday May 31, to celebrate the Premier League title.
The club will also parade the Champions League trophy should they beat PSG on May 30… 🍿 👀 pic.twitter.com/mOku8Lt4Zc
— Sky Sports (@SkySports) May 20, 2026
Mark your calendar 🗓️
We are delighted to announce that we will come together with our supporters and community for a special parade, starting from 2pm on Sunday 31 May 👇
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) May 20, 2026
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has urged his teammates to turn frustration into motivation after losing the 2025-26 Premier League title to Arsenal.
City’s hopes ended with a 1-1 draw at Bournemouth, where Haaland scored late but could not secure victory.
Speaking after the match, he called for “fire in the belly,” saying the squad must be “angry” and use the setback as fuel for next season.
City ended the campaign as runners-up but still won two domestic trophies. Haaland is also on course for another Golden Boot with 27 league goals.
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo is set to make history after being named in the country’s provisional squad for the 2026 World Cup. The 41-year-old forward could become the first man to feature at six World Cups. Coach Roberto Martinez also paid tribute to late forward Diogo Jota, calling him “our strength, our joy.” Portugal face DR Congo, Uzbekistan and Colombia in Group K, while stars including Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva and Rafael Leao also made the squad.