"We didn't manage to trouble them" – Vincenzo Grifo on Freiburg's Europa League final defeat to Aston Villa
SC Freiburg faced a disappointing defeat in the Europa League final against Aston Villa, losing 3-0. Vincenzo Grifo, a winger for Freiburg, acknowledged that Aston Villa played better and deserved the victory. He noted that Freiburg failed to apply pressure and struggled to trouble their opponents throughout the match.
- ▪SC Freiburg lost 3-0 to Aston Villa in the Europa League final.
- ▪Vincenzo Grifo admitted that Aston Villa were the better team.
- ▪Grifo stated that Freiburg did not manage to put pressure on Aston Villa.
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