"Putting in another stellar performance over the weekend as they secured an eye-catching 2-0 victory away at Newcastle, Aston Villa have embarked on a public fairytale this season. Along with sitting in bronze medal position among England's elite, Unai Emery's men also suddenly find themselves just four points adrift of top spot. Likewise, securing a 1-0 win away at Turkish giants Fenerbahce last weekend, the former PSG boss has his sights set on mounting a genuine European charge over the coming months."
"In fact, Emery's side have won six of their seven European appearances this season and they will be confident of signing off their group stage adventure with another flurry. It's also worth highlighting, Thursday's hosts have won 11 of their previous 12 showdowns in the Midlands across all formats. While Salzburg might have put in a rampant performance last week as they secured a 3-1 victory at home against Basel, the Red Bulls are seeking a major European miracle on Thursday night."
With the 2025/26 Europa League group stage concluding, the race for knockout qualification is tight. Aston Villa are in excellent form, following a 2-0 win at Newcastle and sitting third in the Premier League, four points off top spot. Unai Emery's side have won six of seven European matches this season, have already secured progression, and have won 11 of their last 12 home matches across all competitions. Salzburg won 3-1 at Basel but sit two points behind the play-off places and face a difficult trip to the Midlands. Salzburg have struggled in European away fixtures and must produce a major turnaround.
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