EUROPA LEAGUE

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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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Nottingham Forest sweat on Morgan Gibbs-White ahead of Europa League semi-final

Nottingham Forest will make a late call on talisman Morgan Gibbs-White's availability for their Europa League semi-final second leg against Aston Villa.

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Emery blasts VAR as Notts Forest grab semi-final edge over Villa

Unai Emery has blasted VAR after Nottingham Forest claimed a narrow 1-0 win over Aston Villa in the first leg of their Europa League semi-final at the City Ground on Thursday.

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Noah Atubolu error hands Braga late advantage over Freiburg

Noah Atubolu has admitted he was frustrated after a late mistake helped SC Braga snatch a dramatic 2-1 victory over Freiburg in the first leg of their UEFA Europa League semi-final on Thursday night.

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