
Thirty years and counting. Is this finally Villa’s season for silverware?
Thirty years. That’s how long Aston Villa have waited for silverware. With a Europa League quarter-final secured and Bologna up next, the wait might finally be over.
Andrea Locorotondo is a Data Journalist at Opta with over 8 years of experience in Data Collection. He has been featured on Tuttosport, EA Sports App and Sleeper, specializing in Premier League and Serie A. Andrea holds a SJA and AIPS membership and he frequently appears as a pundit on Italian radio and television shows, including RDS Serie A TV and La Fiera del Calcio, where he shares his insights as a Premier League expert.

Thirty years. That’s how long Aston Villa have waited for silverware. With a Europa League quarter-final secured and Bologna up next, the wait might finally be over.

From relegation battle to European quarter-finalists three years running. Unai Emery’s Aston Villa are rewriting the club’s history one game at a time.

John McGinn silenced the doubters and backed up his own words on Thursday night. Villa are through to the last eight and their captain led the way.

Unai Emery eyes a third straight European quarter-final as Villa host Lille with a 1-0 lead. History, home form worries, and a milestone to savour. Thursday night is huge for Villa Park.