Villa Make It Eight Wins in a Row After Hard-Fought Night in Basel
So, this match between Basel and Aston Villa turned into another chapter in Villa’s incredible run this season. It ended 2–1 in Switzerland, and the story of the night was all about resilience, squad depth, and that growing sense that Unai Emery has built something special.
The game actually started with a much-rotated Villa side. Emery rested several key players after the emotional Premier League win over Arsenal, but the rhythm didn’t drop. Early on, Evann Guessand, who joined from Nice in the summer, spun sharply in the box and tucked away a composed finish. It was his second goal for the club and a reminder that Villa’s firepower is no longer limited to the usual names.
But Basel were far from spectators. With Roger Federer watching on from the stands, the hosts grabbed their moment through Flavius Daniliuc. A clever free-kick from Xherdan Shaqiri was flicked home, and suddenly Villa were being pushed harder than they had been in recent weeks. By half-time, the match felt wide open.
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Then came the pattern that Villa fans are starting to enjoy: another decisive substitute. Emery turned to Youri Tielemans, and the Belgian delivered. Just moments into the second half, Emiliano BuendÃa slipped him the ball at the edge of the box, and Tielemans struck sweetly for his first club goal since May. It restored Villa’s lead and eventually secured their fifth European win of the season.
From there, the match became a test of character. Basel pressed, the crowd pushed, and Villa had to hold their nerve. They rode out a few uncomfortable moments, including a late surge from the home side, but the visitors stayed steady. When the final whistle blew, it marked Villa’s eighth straight win in all competitions — their longest run since 1914.
Emery was full of pride afterward, talking about “brilliant wars” as he put it, and praising the mentality his players continue to show. What made this victory particularly meaningful for him is that it came in the very stadium where he lifted his third Europa League trophy with Sevilla in 2016.
This match also highlighted how much depth Villa now possess. Eight changes were made, key players like Emiliano MartÃnez, Ollie Watkins, and John McGinn didn’t start, and yet the structure and belief remained intact. Tielemans, BuendÃa, Konsa, Onana — everyone slotted in with the same purpose.
With 15 points from six games, Villa are firmly on course for the Europa League last 16. All this comes from a team that opened the season without a win in six matches — a turnaround few would have predicted.
Next up is West Ham in the Premier League before Villa return to European action in January. But for now, the storyline is simple: Aston Villa are winning, they’re confident, and they’re showing no signs of slowing down.
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