Aston Villa: 'Princes of Europe'
"I'm not going home tomorrow, I'm staying here to enjoy the party! " Those were the words of former Aston Villa midfielder Stiliyan Petrov after Unai Emery's side ended the club's 44-year wait for a European trophy in Istanbul. "It was written for them to be champions because they have everything," said the former club captain.
"Their European campaign has been immaculate. "They will be enjoying it for a few weeks, I tell you that. " It was a night of dreams for Aston Villa at Besiktas Park as Youri Tielemans, Emi Buendia and Morgan Rogers showed their mettle in front of goal to secure the club's first piece of major silverware since 1996.
Star Sport's back page reads "Villa crack long trophy wait with moments of pure genius", as three completely different goals ensured victory over Freiburg. Speaking on BBC Radio 5 Live after the full-time whistle, Villa academy graduate Marc Albrighton said: "This is amazing. I've got goosebumps just watching.
"What these boys have done is incredible. These fans have been through the highs and the lows, they have followed this team everywhere - and now they are here in Istanbul. "A generation of fans are getting the opportunity to witness a night like this.
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