Aston Villa who haven’t registered a single victory in the Premier League this season (2025/26) won their first game of Europa League last night. It was a good night for Unai Emery who was desperately searching for the first win of the season. Villa secured 1-0 win over Bologna in the Europa League first game and it was the start they were expecting in this competition after their poor performance in the Premier League.

Aston Villa finally found relief in Europe after a frustrating start to their Premier League campaign. Unai Emery’s side, who are yet to register a single victory in the league this season, earned their first triumph of 2025/26 with a 1-0 win over Bologna in the UEFA Europa League.

It was a much-needed result for Emery, who has been under pressure following Villa’s poor domestic form. The game in Italy provided the perfect opportunity to reset, and his players delivered with a disciplined performance.

The decisive moment came in the second half as Villa converted one of their few clear chances, ensuring a winning start in Group Stage action. More importantly, the result offered belief and momentum that Villa desperately needed after weeks of disappointment in the Premier League.

TOPICS: Aston Villa Bologna Europa league Fabrizio Romano Football John McGinn UEFA Europa League Unai Emery