Unai Emery Guides Aston Villa To Secure European Football Next Season For Third Season In A Row

Aston Villa has officially secured a place in European competition for the 2025/26 season. This marks a significant achievement for the club, as they continue to build on their recent success under Unai Emery.

Villa has a rich history in European football, having won the European Cup in 1982 and the Intertoto Cup in 2001. Their qualification for next season’s European tournament means they will compete against some of the continent’s top clubs.

For the upcoming season, Villa will be participating in the UEFA Champions League, marking their first appearance in the competition since the 1982/83 European Cup. They finished fourth in the 2024/25 Premier League, securing their spot in Europe’s elite club tournament. Their journey in the Champions League will see them face Paris Saint-Germain in the quarterfinals, with the first leg scheduled to take place in Paris on April 8 or 9, followed by the return fixture at Villa Park on April 15 or 16.