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Aston Villa are facing a gruelling end to the season as they look to savour the good fortune of the cutlery for the first time since 1996.
The Villans are enjoying a glittering season under Unai Emery as they look to finish in the top four and qualify for next season’s Champions League. They will also win their first European trophy since the 1982 European Cup after qualifying for the last 16 of the Europa Conference League.
And the path to potential glory at the AEK Arena in Athens is clearer for Villa after their draw with French Ligue 1 side Lille in the quarter-finals. They would then face either Olympiacos or Fenerbahce in the semi-finals if they qualify.
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The others still in contention are Club Brugge, Florentina, PAOK and Viktoria Pizen. Below is the list of possible Vila matches between now and the end of the season. . .
Speaking after Villa secured their place in the last eight, Emery revealed his team’s big ambitions heading into the final months of the season.
“It’s not enough. I need more. I respect all of our opponents, I’m looking to learn. I’ve had some wonderful reports in Europe and now I need to have them here with Aston Villa. Of course, we’re “dreaming of a trophy, but we’re just looking for the next opponent. “