Europe's football bogeyman! No club wants to face him
Unai Emery has solidified his reputation as a formidable coach in European football, recently winning his fifth Europa League title with Aston Villa. His teams have been nearly unbeatable in this competition, with a remarkable record of 30 wins out of 31 knockout ties since 2013. Despite past challenges at larger clubs, Emery's influence at Aston Villa has led to significant success in the Europa League.
- ▪Unai Emery won his fifth Europa League title with Aston Villa, defeating SC Freiburg 3-0 in the final.
- ▪He has an impressive record of 30 wins in 31 knockout ties in the Europa League since 2013.
- ▪Emery previously won the Europa League four times with Sevilla and once with Villarreal.
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