Unai Emery, manager of Aston Villa, shared his thoughts after successfully leading the team to the Europa League final.
Unai Emery, manager of the "Villans" Aston Villa, expressed pride in the team's success and performance after they defeated Nottingham Forest 4-0 at home, advancing to the Europa League final with a 4-1 aggregate score to face Freiburg.
"It was truly a special day. The fans understood the importance of this match and created an incredible atmosphere."
"They fought alongside us and conveyed their energy and hunger throughout the game. Winning this tournament is very important because we need to demonstrate our desire to win, and we are doing just that. The players responded excellently on the pitch."
"I am very proud of how we played in this match. Both the players and the fans responded well."
"Playing the final in Istanbul is special, and we are proud of what we have achieved. Now, we are enjoying it—enjoying the process, the final, and preparing for the game. We respect the competition, respect the final, and respect Freiburg."
"We want every player to be ready and as committed as they have shown on the field, with everyone prepared to play and support the team."