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Bit surreal seeing our famous club make the 10pm news. #AVFC bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episod…

@villareport Sunday at city is going to be messy! Unai trying to work out who is still drunk and can’t play 😂

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@J_Tanswell Great read! Very true about us fans quickly adapting to the ‘new normal’. Easy to think it will always be like this. So it’s very important we all enjoy it and soak it in

“The rest (against Tottenham) probably played a factor into the squad having so much energy,” added one #AVFC player. “When it’s a knockout game, the adrenaline is different. It was a top performance and Unai was just being a tactical genius, as always.” nytimes.com/athletic/72892…

The players dance their way through the mixed zone… #AVFC

@johntownley11 @AVFC_News @IanTaylor7 1996 was the last time I celebrated a trophy. Lots of pain over 30 years. Last night was the best night of my villa life! The travelling fans were incredible. Enjoy every moment! UTV

It's Aston Villa's moment again, finally. European trophy lifted, hearing that Prince William loves the coverage, then bumping into @IanTaylor7 on the walk-and-talk - excuse the emotions getting the better of me. Analysis can wait; my raw feelings on a special night… 🙏 #AVFC

@HLTCO Hope you guys win next week! Seeing WH win a few years ago, you win the FA cup and now Villa in Europe, it’s great to see other clubs sharing the silverware. 🏆

When Unai Emery took over at Aston Villa in November of 2022, they were 14th and just 3 points above the relegation zone. They won 15 of their remaining league games to finish 7th & qualify for the UEFA Conference, from there they finished 4th in the 2023/24 season, making it into the Champions League whilst simultaneously reaching the Conference League semi-finals. Last season, they made it to a Champions League quarter-final where they were pitted against Luis Enrique’s eventual winners PSG, only losing 5-4 on aggregate after a 3-2 second leg victory at Villa Park. They finished 6th in the Premier League, missing out on Champions League football on goal difference alone, whilst also making it to an FA Cup semi-final where they were beaten by eventual winners Crystal Palace. This season, they are sat 4th in the Premier League with one game still to play, having guaranteed their place in next season’s Champions League with a win over Liverpool prior to the final weekend. They’ve also won the Europa League with a dominant performance over Freiburg in the final, making it five Europa Leagues triumphs for Unai Emery in just 12 years at three different clubs. The journey he has taken them on across his 3.5 years in charge is ridiculous.

1996 I was 11. Years of misery and we finally have a trophy! Enjoy these moments Villians! A trophy rubber stamps a golden Unai era! #AVFC

Always wondered how Unai might celebrate if we get a trophy. I think we might find out soon! #AVFC

@J_Tanswell Can we start to wonder how Unai we celebrate? Always wanted to see it

It's not often you're in a final, let alone enjoying it. Ollie Watkins whips up the crowd, the subs are smiling and Villa are going for more. Savour these moments. #AVFC

@johntownley11 @VillaViews_ Thought Barkley did really well coming on.

Victor Lindelof felt some foot pain during the first half against Liverpool last night, which led to his withdrawal at half-time. He wanted to continue playing and is expected to be fine for the Europa League final. #AVFC

@JayVtid Always so proud when Mr Villa scores! Been with us since the start. Player of the season

These two legends have changed my life!

@AVFCchats Even with a new recruitment director we’re still making the same mistakes

Decent chance Alysson goes on loan this summer and we never see him in a Villa shirt again. Hope I’m wrong.

@danbardell ‘Hey Harvey, fancy 9 games next season’ 🤦‍♂️

Monchi looking on the lookout for any loans with appearance based obligations.

@AVFCStatto I think his value has dropped to £70m now. Will turn up for the World Cup. Looks like a player who knows he’s off in the summer

@andrew_raeburn Tells you how bad the teams have been around us to still be in 5th.

Villa now can't beat last season’s points tally of 66 (which was only good enough for 6th last season). They need three more points from Liverpool (H) and Man City (a) to avoid it being the lowest PL points tally since 2021-22. 50 goals is lowest tally of the top 9 sides.

@J_Tanswell Rogers has the first touch of a horse!

Villa sleepwalking again... #AVFC

@theavfcfaithful Do we need to buy 2 left backs in the summer? Maatsen looks awful

Tchouna all over Maatsen. Really struggling.

@johntownley11 This team! If the defence just occasionally kicked the ball to safety or went long then they would save conceding about 10 goals

GOAL: Burnley equalise. Zian Flemming. More sloppy play from Villa, this time from Matty Cash. Burnley 2-2 #AVFC

@TomCollomosse Must come down to money. Every European final should have 60k + capacity

I am surprised UEFA chose a stadium with a capacity of ‘around 40,000’ (they say) to host the Europa League Final. Big clubs in this comp. Aston Villa have a huge fanbase. Freiburg have c.80,000 members and never been in a European Final. Maybe consider it before choosing venues?

@b_z_p1 @johntownley11 Should be 80k + for CL, 60k + for EL. Crazy isn’t it. Guess UEFA go for the highest bidder

@johntownley11 These finals need to be played at bigger grounds, imo, to allow maximum number of fans to go and leave enough space for UEFA to fill it with their suits, dignitaries, sponsors, and hospitality. Should be 50K+

Aston Villa have received an allocation of 10,758 tickets at the Turpas Stadium for the Europa League final on Wednesday, May 20. The stadium has a matchday capacity of 37,000. There will be a Watch Party in the Sports illustrated Warehouse for fans who aren't in Turkey. #AVFC