Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has pointed to the club's 1982 European Cup victory and Leicester City's Premier League triumph as he responds to criticism from Jamie Carragher regarding the team's ambitions.
The remarks come as Villa prepare for the first leg of their UEFA Europa League quarter-final against Bologna at the Stadio Renato Dall'Ara on April 9, 2026.
Emery's references to past underdog successes appear aimed at reinforcing belief in Villa's current European campaign.
