Aston Villa is having financial pressure to move forward in the Champions League with Unai Emery’s leadership possibly getting over £14 million for the club. A historic European run is really important to help with a £80 million loss.
- Aston Villa has got a £80 million money loss from last season.
- Moving ahead in the Champions League could get them over £14 million.
- Unai Emery’s smart thinking is really important for what the club wants.
Financial Stakes of the Champions League
For Aston Villa the upcoming Champions League match against Club Brugge isn’t just a game it’s about money. The club’s money problems shown by a big £80 million loss last season shows why they need to win in the tournament. If they win they could get more than £14 million which would really help them with their money problems. With Unai Emery’s smart planning, the team can use these European games to help fix their money issues.
The tie that ailing Aston Villa cannot afford to lose
Unai Emery’s side knocking out Club Bruges in the Champions League will be worth more than £14m to club, who need to balance the books after £80m loss last season
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March 12, 2025
The Broader Competitive Landscape
While Aston Villa gets ready for their big Champions League game, playing in the Premier League makes everything harder. Under Unai Emery the team has been playing really good but the league is super hard and they gotta keep getting better. Emery won the Europa League before with Villarreal so he knows how to handle big games like this. With all the money problems, how Aston Villa does against Club Brugge could change everything not just in Europe but also in the Premier League.
Unai Emery’s Influence
Since Unai Emery came to Aston Villa in November 2022 he’s been trying to do big things with the team. He worked at big teams before like Paris Saint-Germain and Sevilla FC. Emery likes to use a 4-2-3-1 formation to make the team play their best in England and Europe. You can learn more about how Emery helps the team on the Aston Villa team page.
For more stuff about the Premier League, go to the Premier League overview page. To see more about how Villa does in their games check out the Premier League matches page.
