Villa win Europa League to end 30-year trophy drought in front of jubilant Prince William
Victorious Aston Villa manager Unai Emery kisses the Europa League trophy - Nick Potts/PA Unai Emery had argued against the notion that he was the Europa League king but, in front of royalty, he once again took the crown. Never mind the king, Emery was, here in Istanbul, the Emperor. Prince William was in attendance as his beloved Aston Villa so impressively won their first trophy in 30 long years – when he was just 13 – and their first European trophy since lifting the European Cup in June 1982.
That was a month before William was born and his celebrations were as unbridled and joyous as any Villa fan. They thoroughly deserved this. PRINCE WILLIAM ABSOLUTELY LOVES IT 👑 pic.
twitter. com/HQyyMyzfJK — Football on TNT Sports (@footballontnt) May 20, 2026 “Oh, it must be… Peter Withe,” is no longer the only European soundtrack for Villa. It is Youri Tielemans.
And Emiliano Buendia. And Morgan Rogers as Villa simply demolished Freiburg. That is a lot of names to wrap around Villa Park but the achievements warrant it and surely we can expect an added livery to the grand stadium.
Heroes all and all joined by their team-mates. Sensational from Youri Tielemans 🤯 An absolute rocket to give Aston Villa the lead in the Europa League final 🚀 📺 TNT Sports & HBO Max pic. twitter.
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