Lent.az
Unai Emery, the renowned Spanish coach and head coach of the English football club "Aston Villa," has reached a coaching record by winning in the finals of European competitions and winning his fifth title.
Lent.az reports that last night, Emery's team won the Europa League by defeating the German club "Freiburg" 3-0 in the final. This is the fifth title in the 54-year-old specialist's career.
This has brought the Spanish coach to the same level as other famous coaches: Carlo Ancelotti (five Champions League victories), Jose Mourinho (two Champions League victories, two Europa League victories, one Conference League victory), Giovanni Trapattoni (one European Cup victory, three UEFA Cup victories, one Cup Winners' Cup victory).
"This is fantastic. The Europa League has given us a lot. I thank the players and clubs where I have achieved success here. This year we took the tournament very seriously and were very careful. I told the players that we need this desire and we have to show it on the field, you are the main characters and they did it," - said Unai Emery.
Emery's team, which won the Europa League, will soon compete with the Champions League winner for the European Super Cup.
Moreover, "Aston Villa" will play in the general stage of the most prestigious club competition in September 2026.
"The Champions League is a test for the Premier League, which is the most difficult league in the world. It is incredibly difficult to fight for the top seven, the top five and the top four. I hope we can get closer to "Manchester City" and "Arsenal". By winning this cup, we gained valuable experience, which is important for the players. Last season we lost in the semi-finals and quarter-finals of the English Cup and the Champions League, and this is also experience," - added Emery.
Unai Emery's team is currently fourth in the Premier League standings. They will play against "Manchester City" away on May 24 in the last 38th round of this season.
This game will not affect their standings in any way. "The Citizens" won the silver medal in the English Premier League, while the gold medals returned to "Arsenal" after 22 years.
