Aston Villa Beat Freiburg 3-0 in 2026 Europa League Final

Aston Villa defeated SC Freiburg 3-0 in the 2026 Europa League final. The victory was celebrated by the club’s captain, who described the achievement as incredible.

The captain highlighted the significance of leading the team in 2026, emphasizing the honour of captaining Aston Villa in a major final. He called the experience an incredible moment in his career.

Aston Villa’s starting eleven averaged 29 years and 342 days, making it the third‑oldest lineup ever to appear in a Europa League final. The age figure places the squad behind only two previous finals in terms of experience.

Only two previous finals have featured older average ages: Fulham’s side against Atletico Madrid in 2010 at 30 years and 245 days, and Sevilla’s side against Roma in 2023 at 30 years and 53 days. Those matches remain the only instances with higher average ages.

Rogers, McGinn and Konsa shared their thoughts after the match. Their comments underscored the team’s collective effort and the importance of experience.

The win adds a major European trophy to Aston Villa’s history and sets a benchmark for experienced squads in future competitions. The club will now celebrate the achievement with its supporters.