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Aston Villa youngsters score in friendly defeat to Real Sociedad

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 9:18 PM

Last updated Jul 28, 2026

Aston Villa youngsters score in friendly defeat to Real Sociedad
Summary

Aston Villa faced Real Sociedad in a friendly match on July 28, where they lost 4-2. Despite the defeat, Villa's Brian Madjo and George Hemmings scored, showcasing their potential under head coach Unai Emery. The match highlighted Villa's need for squad refinement ahead of the new campaign, with world-renowned players absent and key signings still to come. Villa will continue their pre-season tour with matches against Indonesia All-Stars and BG Pathum United before facing Bayern Munich on August 7.

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  • •Aston Villa lost 4-2 to Real Sociedad in a friendly match.
  • •Brian Madjo and George Hemmings scored for Villa.
  • •Unai Emery emphasized squad tuning and development during the match.
  • •Villa has upcoming matches against Indonesia All-Stars and BG Pathum United.
  • •Key players were absent as Villa builds for the new season.
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  • 9:18 PMYahoo Sports — Villa offer glimpse into future despite friendly loss
  • 8:47 PMBBC Sport — Villa offer glimpse into future despite friendly loss
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Youngsters Brian Madjo and George Hemmings scored in Aston Villa's defeat to Real Sociedad.

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Youngsters Brian Madjo and George Hemmings scored in Aston Villa's defeat to Real Sociedad.

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