Aston Villa secured a 2-0 victory over Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Europa League, marking their third win in four matches. Ian Maatsen and Donyell Malen were the scorers for Villa. This win came after a surprising 2-1 loss to Go Ahead Eagles two weeks prior. The team, led by Unai Emery, showed resilience at Villa Park.
Morgan Rogers and Malen tested Maccabi's goalkeeper, Roi Mishpati, early on. Maccabi responded with Dor Peretz forcing Emiliano Martinez into a save. Just before halftime, Jadon Sancho and Rogers combined to set up Maatsen, who scored with a precise shot off the crossbar. In the second half, both Peretz and Malen had chances before Villa extended their lead.
Elad Madmon fouled Ezri Konsa in the penalty area, allowing Malen to calmly
score from 12 yards out. Villa had opportunities to increase their lead further. Mishpati saved Malen's shot from a tight angle and deflected John McGinn's cross against Ollie Watkins, but no additional goals were needed.
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This match coincided with the third anniversary of Unai Emery's first game as Villa manager. Under his leadership, Villa has won 13 out of 15 home European games, including qualifiers. They have been particularly successful in 2025, winning all five home matches so far.
Villa's performance was statistically superior with an expected goals (xG) tally of 1.98 compared to Maccabi's 1.02. They managed 13 shots while Maccabi only had six attempts.
Villa now sits sixth in the Europa League standings among 36 teams. They are five points clear of missing out on at least a play-off spot. This victory adds to their impressive record this season, including previous wins in the Champions League and against Bologna earlier this year.
The team's strong form continues to build momentum as they aim for further success in European competitions under Emery's guidance.
