Aston Villa's star-studded squad faces SC Freiburg for the Europa League crown. The stakes are everything: the trophy, European bragging rights, Champions League qualification, and history.
Morgan Rogers, John McGinn, and the Villans are hungry. Aston Villa haven't won a major European trophy since the European Cup in 1982—44 years ago. A win in Istanbul would reshape the club's modern trajectory and secure their place among Europe's elite next season.
Freiburg has never won a major European trophy. A victory would be seismic and would send them straight to the Champions League.
Villa already secured their Champions League spot with a 4-2 win over Liverpool in the Premier League. The Europa League title would be the capstone.
The final kicks off Wednesday, May 20 at 3:00 p.m. ET / 12:00 p.m. PT from Beşiktaş Park in Istanbul. In the U.S., stream it live on Paramount+ ($8.99/month—no free trial currently available, though Walmart+ and DirecTV workarounds exist). Spanish-language coverage is available on Vix.
Two teams with different narratives collide on Europe's second-biggest stage. Villa's experience against Freiburg's hunger. The Premier League against the Bundesliga.
