Aston Villa manager Unai Emery was ecstatic following the 4:2 victory over Liverpool. With this win, his team officially secured their spot in the Champions League for the next campaign. According to him, this is an incredible achievement for the club.
"Fantastic! Today's match was very important for us because our priority was the Premier League. We faced Liverpool and tested ourselves. It was a tough match in the first half, but the second half was fantastic. I'm grateful to the supporters. The Champions League – it's something incredible," stated Emery.
"To compete in two tournaments simultaneously and maintain consistency is not easy, but we've had a fantastic season. I'm so proud," the Spaniard continued.
"We strive to be demanding in both competitions and prepare very seriously for the matches, aware of the difficulties. We started the second half of the Premier League season poorly and suffered several losses at home, but we ultimately managed. Before the match, I was concerned about the level we needed to play at, but I'm so happy with how we performed," the manager added.
Finally, he shared his expectations for the Europa League final.
"Now we focus on the final. We need to be 100% concentrated and fully prepared. Playing in finals is very difficult. We are going there to enjoy it," Emery concluded.