Bayern's previous group stage defeat, 41 games ago, also came at the hands of Emery when in charge of Paris Saint-Germain.
Aston Villa’s Spanish head coach Unai Emery shouts instructions to the players from the touchline during the UEFA Champions League league stage football match against Bayern Munich at Villa Park in Birmingham, central England on Wednesday. Photo: Darren Staples / AFP
The Birmingham club’s fortunes have been transformed in less than two years since Unai Emery took charge, catapulting Villa from battling relegation at the bottom of the Premier League to finishing in the top four last season.Now two games into their first ever experience since the European Cup was rebranded to the Champions League, they are one of just seven sides with maximum points.
Villa are now reaping the rewards of Emery’s shrewd tactical mind and ability to polish rough diamonds.Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham were among the sides with bigger budgets that were beaten into fourth place by Villa in the Premier League last season. “It’s a statement but there are still a lot of games to play. We want to qualify in the top eight,” said Argentina’s World Cup winner Martinez.“It’s a club that is moving forward. I love playing here, I love the fans. This is a win for them.”
“I don’t know where but we are going to try to enjoy the way. Today we remember how we played, who we played and the Champions League final from 42 years ago. It was a special day.”
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