Emery Targets Champions League Qualification After Villa's PSG Exit

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery expressed pride in his team's near-comeback against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League quarter-finals, where Villa won the second leg 3-2 but were eliminated 5-4 on aggregate. Despite the disappointment, Emery emphasized that reaching this stage marked significant progress for the club and set his sights on qualifying for next season's Champions League through a top-five Premier League finish. He highlighted the team's ability to compete with elite European sides, citing victories over Bayern Munich and strong performances against PSG as evidence of their growth. Emery is already looking ahead, focusing on improving the squad and maintaining high standards to achieve consistent success in Europe. He acknowledged the support from fans and reiterated his commitment to building on this season’s achievements. The manager's resolve reflects a broader ambition to establish Aston Villa as regular contenders at the highest level of European football.