EUROPA LEAGUE

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Morgan Rogers over the moon after Aston Villa lifts Europa League trophy

Morgan Rogers capped a breakthrough season by helping Aston Villa win the UEFA Europa League in Istanbul, as they defeated SC Freiburg 3-0 to end a 30-year wait for a major trophy.

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'They played perfectly' - Julian Schuster admits Freiburg were 'outclassed' by Aston Villa

Aston Villa delivered a ruthless performance to beat SC Freiburg 3-0 in the Europa League final, with Freiburg coach Julian Schuster admitting his side were second best on the biggest night in the club's history.

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'I am ambitious' - Unai Emery 'eyes more' after Aston Villa's Europa League final victory

Unai Emery has insisted Aston Villa's Europa League triumph must become the start of a new era after his side ended a 30-year wait for silverware with a commanding victory over SC Freiburg in Istanbul on Wednesday night.

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Unai Emery: Aston Villa have 50-50 chance to lift Europa League trophy

Preparations are reaching fever pitch for one of the biggest matches in Aston Villa's modern history as Unai Emery's side continue their build-up to Wednesday's Europa League showdown with Freiburg in Istanbul.

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Julian Schuster hails "stronger than ever" Freiburg unity ahead of Aston Villa clash

Julian Schuster has described the "stronger than ever" bond between club and city as he prepares to lead SC Freiburg into their first-ever European final against Aston Villa in Istanbul on Wednesday.

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Freiburg reach Europa League final as Lukas Kubler double seals Braga comeback

Lukas Kubler's double fired Freiburg into their first-ever European final as they beat 10-man Braga 3-1 on the night and 4-3 on aggregate in a dramatic Europa League semi-final.

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