Aston Villa v Maccabi Tel Aviv
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Villa back on track with hard-fought victory
Aston Villa claimed an important 2-0 Europa League win over Maccabi Tel Aviv on a night dominated as much by events off the pitch as those on it.With no away supporters permitted due to safety
Aston Villa clashed with Maccabi Tel Aviv in a Europa League fixture on Thursday evening, and Jadon Sancho’s performance was put under a microscope by fans. Unai Emery’s side were undone in their previous European clash, losing to Go Ahead Eagles in something of a shock result.
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery has warned of the difficulties of a Premier League clash with high-flying Bournemouth this Sunday. The Villa Park gaffer was speaking after watching a heavily rotated side beat Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Europa League with a professional performance in a relatively comfortable 2-0 win.
Maccabi Tel Aviv chief executive Jack Angelides calls for a separation between football and politics after away fans were banned from Thursday's Europa League game at Aston Villa.