Aston Villa win the Europa League

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Europa League Final

Freiburg 0-3 Aston Villa
Tielemans 41
Buendia 45+3
Rogers 58

Besiktas Stadium, Istanbul

Attendance:37,324

In the first ever meeting between the two sides, Birmingham side Aston Villa beat their German opponents tonight to win the Europa League.

It's Aston Villa's first European trophy since they won the European Cup (now the Champions League) in 1982 and their first major trophy since the League Cup in 1996.

Highlights:

Receiving medals and lifting the trophy:

 

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Villa fan Prince William chats with fans after the match


Prince William celebrates as his team win the Europa League

Villa fan Prince William was greeted by fellow fans after Villa's Europa League victory

Aston Villa fan Prince William was greeted by fellow Villa fans after they won the Europa League in Istanbul, Villa's first European trophy since the European Cup in 1982.

Prince William, 43, has slso been President of the English FA for 20 years. He was born in the year Villa won the European Cup.

2026 could see English teams winning all three European tournaments, with Crystal Palace in the Conference League Final and Arsenal in the Champions League Final.

Whatever your thoughts on the monarchy, there's no denying that the Prince of Wales and Heir to the Throne is a nice guy.

He may be our next monarch but he was just one of the lads talking about the match after the final whistle...

 

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The Prince of Wales and future King took time off work to watch the sport he loves.

The FA President was seen celebrating in the stands as his team Aston Villa won their first major trophy since 1996 and their first European trophy since 1982.

Birmingham side Aston Villa beat German side Freiburg 3-0 in the Europa League Final.

Prince William celebrates Aston Villa win in the stands

Prince William didn't hold back as he celebrated Aston Villa winning the Europa League final against Freiburg 3-0 in Istanbul as he watched on from the stands.

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