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Youri Tielemans scores as Aston Villa leads Freiburg in Europa League

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 8:07 AM

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Youri Tielemans scores as Aston Villa leads Freiburg in Europa League

Summary

Aston Villa took a strong lead against Freiburg in the Europa League, highlighted by Youri Tielemans scoring the opener, contributing to a 3-0 victory in Istanbul. Manager Unai Emery praised the team's set-piece strategy and the contributions of assistant coach Austin MacPhee. Following the match, Villa celebrated their successful season and MacPhee's impending involvement with Portugal at the World Cup. Villa's focus on set-piece scoring has made them one of the top teams in Europe for goal production from set-pieces in recent years.

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By the Numbers

•Aston Villa defeated Freiburg 3-0 in the Europa League.
•Youri Tielemans opened the scoring with a set-piece goal.
•Emery praised MacPhee for strategic contributions to set-pieces.
•MacPhee will join Portugal's coaching staff for the World Cup.
•Villa has excelled in set-piece scoring over the past seasons.

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What they're saying

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The moment Youri Tielemans's opener burst the net in Aston Villa's Europa League triumph against Freiburg, each of Unai Emery's substitutes took a turn to embrace the man responsible for orchestrating another set-piece goal. Goalkeeper Emi Martinez chose not to celebrate with his outfield team-mates, instead racing over to the dugout to also show his appreciation to Scottish coach Austin MacPhee. Villa fans were heard chanting the name of the 46-year-old as their heroes on the pitch closed in on a 3-0 victory in Istanbul.
— Yahoo Sports

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