Aston Villa vs SC Freiburg: Europa League Final Live Updates
Aston Villa vs SC Freiburg: Europa League Final Live

Aston Villa take on SC Freiburg in the Europa League final in Istanbul tonight, just 90 minutes from one of the biggest achievements in their history.

Match Preview

Unai Emery's men face their Bundesliga opponents at the Besiktas Stadium, with kick-off at 8pm. Victory would bring Aston Villa their first trophy in three decades.

Thousands of Villa fans have made the trip to Türkiye, hopeful of seeing John McGinn become the first captain since Andy Townsend in 1996 to lift a major cup.

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Team News

Emery's side go into the game having already achieved their main objective of qualifying for next season's Champions League, and they could finish as high as fourth in the Premier League.

Freiburg, who finished seventh in the Bundesliga, will be aiming to upgrade their place in the UEFA Conference League with a win.

Live Coverage

We have Villa reporter John Townley for the match in Istanbul and a team of writers ensuring you won't miss a thing during the build-up. Stay tuned for live updates.

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