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Exclusive: Unai Emery urges Aston Villa to be UEFA Champions League 'protagonists' before Celtic showdown


Published on 2025-01-29 03:25:20 - Eurosport
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  • Unai Emery has urged his Aston Villa players to become Champions League protagonists ahead of their final league phase match against Celtic on Wednesday.

Unai Emery, the manager of Aston Villa, has expressed his desire for his team to become "protagonists" in European football as they prepare to face Celtic in the Champions League play-off round. Emery, who has a rich history in European competitions, emphasized the importance of this match, noting that it's a significant opportunity for Aston Villa to make their mark on the European stage. He highlighted the challenge of playing against Celtic, a team with a strong European pedigree, and stressed the need for his team to perform at their best to secure a spot in the group stage of the competition. Emery's comments reflect his ambition to not only participate but to excel and leave a lasting impression in European football.

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