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SC Freiburg vs Aston Villa – Europa League Final
SC Freiburg vs Aston Villa is the Europa League final of the 2025/26 season, and it brings together two very different football stories. On one side there’s SC Freiburg – a club playing in a European final for the very first time. On the other, Aston Villa – a historic name returning to Europe’s biggest stage after decades away.
For Freiburg, reaching the Europa League final is already the biggest achievement in the club’s history. But the German side has looked impressive throughout the competition. They finished the league phase in 7th place with 5 wins, 2 draws and just 1 defeat, securing direct qualification for the Round of 16. There they faced Genk and bounced back brilliantly after losing the first leg 1–0 away from home, crushing the Belgian side 5–1 in the return match.
In the quarter-finals Freiburg knocked out Celta Vigo with two convincing wins – 3–0 at home and 3–1 away. The semi-final against Braga brought even more drama. After losing 2–1 in Portugal, Freiburg turned things around with a 3–1 win in the second leg, and the celebrations from players and fans quickly went viral across Europe.
Aston Villa finished the league phase as runners-up with 7 wins and only 1 defeat, behind Olympique Lyon. In the Round of 16, the English side eliminated Lille OSC with a 1–0 away win followed by a 2–0 victory at Villa Park.
The quarter-final brought another dominant performance, this time against Bologna – 3–1 away and 4–0 at home. Villa then lost the first semi-final against Nottingham Forest 1–0, but responded in style at Villa Park, winning 4–0 and booking their place in the final.
Aston Villa have been waiting almost half a century for another European trophy. Their last continental triumph came in 1982, when they won the European Cup and later lifted the UEFA Super Cup. Last season they reached the Champions League quarter-finals before being knocked out by Paris Saint-Germain.
When and where is the SC Freiburg vs Aston Villa Europa League final?
This year’s Europa League final will be played at Beşiktaş Park in Istanbul on Wednesday, May 20, with kick-off at 21:00 CET.
The winner will secure a place in next season’s Champions League league phase, regardless of their final position in the Bundesliga or Premier League. We already know Freiburg finished seventh in Germany, which would normally only be enough for a spot in the UEFA Conference League qualifiers. So there is plenty at stake.
Where to watch SC Freiburg vs Aston Villa live?
SC Freiburg vs Aston Villa live coverage will be available on TNT Sports in the UK and RTL in Germany.
More information about broadcasters from around the world can be found on our website.
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