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Emery Demands More from Aston Villa After Barcelona Defeat Ends Perfect Champions League Run

Emery Demands More from Aston Villa After Barcelona Defeat Ends Perfect Champions League Run
UEFA Champions League · 23:54:22 - Saturday, 7 November 2026

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has warned his players they must be more demanding after their perfect start to the Champions League campaign came to an end against Barcelona.

Villa had won their opening matches in the competition before facing the Spanish giants, but a defeat at the hands of Barcelona brought that run to a halt.

Emery stressed the need for higher standards as the team looks to recover and progress in the tournament.

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