Softfootball understands that Aston Villa are officially through to the UEFA Europa League last 16 after a narrow 1-0 victory away to Fenerbahce, a result that guarantees them a top-eight finish in the competition.
After the game, Aston Villa shared a post about the result via their official X account.
Following their recent 1-0 defeat to Everton and a 2-1 victory against Tottenham , Villa looked like a side trying to find its footing, and the crowd sensed it. Still, Unai Emery's team didn't panic. They slowed the game down, passed when needed, and gradually began to ask questions.