Feyenoord's head coach Robin van Persie, center, and players greet fans after the Europa League opening phase soccer match between Feyenoord and Aston Villa at the Feyenoord "De Kuip" stadium in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
Feyenoord 0-2 Aston Villa, Europa League: AVFC Claim Vital Win In Netherlands
McGinn scored on a fast counter in the 79th minute to seal the win for Aston Villa after Emiliano Buendía had put the team ahead from the edge of the area on the hour mark. Until the goal, the hosts wasted a number of decent chances . Still, it was a fitting return for Villa to Feyenoord’s De Kuip Stadium where the club triumphed 1-0 over Bayern Munich in 1982 to become the European champion. McGinn has now scored in each of Villa’s three wins — against Bologna in the Europa League and Fulham in the Premier League — after the team opened the season with two losses and three draws domestically.
UEFA Europa League 2025-26: Feyenoord vs Aston Villa
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Feyenoord's Cyle Larin attempts a shot on goal during the Europa League opening phase soccer match between Feyenoord and Aston Villa at the Feyenoord "De Kuip" stadium in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
UEFA Europa League 2025-26: Feyenoord vs Aston Villa
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Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers, left, and Feyenoord's Cyle Larin argue during the Europa League opening phase soccer match between Feyenoord and Aston Villa at the Feyenoord "De Kuip" stadium in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
UEFA Europa League 2025-26: Feyenoord vs Aston Villa
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Feyenoord's Aymen Sliti, center, dribbles the ball challenged by Aston Villa's Lamare Bogarde during the Europa League opening phase soccer match between Feyenoord and Aston Villa at the Feyenoord "De Kuip" stadium in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
UEFA Europa League 2025-26: Feyenoord vs Aston Villa
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Feyenoord's Ayase Ueda, left, challenges Aston Villa's Ezri Konsa during the Europa League opening phase soccer match between Feyenoord and Aston Villa at the Feyenoord "De Kuip" stadium in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
UEFA Europa League 2025-26: Feyenoord vs Aston Villa
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Aston Villa's goalkeeper Marco Bizot celebrates after his teammate John McGinn scoring the second goal during the Europa League opening phase soccer match between Feyenoord and Aston Villa at the Feyenoord "De Kuip" stadium in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
UEFA Europa League 2025-26: Feyenoord vs Aston Villa
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Aston Villa's head coach Unai Emery gestures during the Europa League opening phase soccer match between Feyenoord and Aston Villa at the Feyenoord "De Kuip" stadium in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
UEFA Europa League 2025-26: Feyenoord vs Aston Villa
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Feyenoord's Ayase Ueda, center, jumps for the ball past Aston Villa's Ian Maatsen, left, during the Europa League opening phase soccer match between Feyenoord and Aston Villa at the Feyenoord "De Kuip" stadium in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
UEFA Europa League 2025-26: Feyenoord vs Aston Villa
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Aston Villa's Evann Guessand jumps for a header during the Europa League opening phase soccer match between Feyenoord and Aston Villa at the Feyenoord "De Kuip" stadium in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
UEFA Europa League 2025-26: Feyenoord vs Aston Villa
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Fans cheer prior to the Europa League opening phase soccer match between Feyenoord and Aston Villa at the Feyenoord "De Kuip" stadium in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
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