Sports Desk, Bangladesh Global: Aston Villa have won the Europa League, ending their 44-year wait for a European trophy; Villa beat Freiburg 3-0, keeping a clean sheet despite Emiliano Martinez breaking his finger in the warm-up; Villa squad met with Prince William after the game - and want the Champions League
It was a night that Aston Villa fans will never forget. A first trophy in 30 years, and their 1982 European conquerors have some competition. Youri Tielemans, Emiliano Buendia and Morgan Rogers were the goalscoring heroes in Istanbul, as Villa beat Freiburg 3-0 in comfortable fashion.
But perhaps the most heroic action of the night came from goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez - who broke his finger during the warm-ups - but still carried on to play the game, and keep a clean sheet. The Villa goalkeeper has, however, continued his perfect record in finals - winning all seven of the showpiece matches he has played in during the last six years for club and country. That run comes across three different teams - Arsenal, Argentina and now Villa.
Manager Unai Emery has now won his sixth Europa League title, an unmatched record. Emery has previously won four titles with Sevilla and another one with Villarreal in 2021.
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