In the final in Istanbul, Villa defeated Freiburg with 3:0 and for this club it was the first European trophy after 44 years and winning the Champions League.
For Emery, it was even the fifth European League trophy in his coaching career, making him the absolute record holder of this competition.
The Spanish expert, however, remained humble and said after the game that he does not consider himself the king of this competition, as everyone calls him.
“This is really something fantastic. This year we played very seriously. Focused. I told the players that we need desire in this competition, seriousness, to show on the field that they are the protagonists. And they did it. This final is a confirmation that we are progressing,” said Emery, adding:
“Every time I was successful in this competition I needed good players. I am very grateful to the players, they follow our ambitions, they are the protagonists on the field. That is the reason why I do not feel like a king in this competition. I feel really grateful, together we are kings”.
Unai Emery previously won the Europa League three times with Sevilla (2014, 2015 and 2016), while he triumphed with Villarreal in 2021.
(Vijesti.ba)
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