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Unai Emery warns Aston Villa stars after Barcelona reality check ends perfect Champions League start

Unai Emery warns Aston Villa stars after Barcelona reality check ends perfect Champions League start
UEFA Champions League · 04:31:50 - Monday, 9 November 2026

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery warned his players to raise their standards after the team's perfect start in the UEFA Champions League came to an end against Barcelona.

Emery, speaking after the match, said: "We must be more demanding" as Villa suffered a reality check at the hands of the Spanish giants.

The defeat marked the first loss for Villa in this season's Champions League campaign, having won their previous fixtures.

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