Aston Villa defeats Freiburg 3-0 to win Europa League; Jesus and Stanić top scorers
Aston Villa thrashed Freiburg 3-0 in the Europa League final at Tüpraş Stadium, Istanbul on May 21, 2026, securing the trophy with goals from Youri Tielemans, Emiliano Buendía, and Morgan Rogers. The victory ends Villa's 44-year wait for European silverware and showcases their Premier League strength on the continental stage.
Igor Jesus of Nottingham Forest and Petar Stanić of Ludogorets finished as joint top scorers with seven goals each, ahead of Real Betis’ Antony and Fenerbahce’s Kerem Aktürkoğlu on six. Other notable scorers included Freiburg’s Vincenzo Grifo, Dinamo’s Dion Beljo, Villa’s John McGinn and Ollie Watkins, Bologna’s Federico Bernardeschi, Celta Vigo’s Williot Swedberg and Stuttgart’s Bilal El Khannouss, each with five goals.
For Nigerian football fans, knowing the leading goal‑scorers helps inform fantasy leagues, betting choices, or simply follow European talent that may later join local leagues. The result also raises Aston Villa’s profile among African supporters, potentially increasing interest in their Premier League fixtures. Will you track Jesus or Stanić’s next club moves, or does this Europa League triumph shift your focus toward watching Villa’s domestic campaign?