Freiburg vs Aston Villa, Europa League Final (LIVE): Unai Emery’s Side On Brink Of European Glory, Can Germans Come Back?

It was a night to remember for Aston Villa as they raced into a two-goal half time lead in the 2026 Europa League final on Wednesday (May 20). Playing in Istanbul, it was Youri Tielemans and Emiliano Buendia who gave the Premier League outfit a 2-0 lead in the first half. The duo’s contribution means Aston Villa are 45 minutes away from winning their first trophy at the senior level in 30 years.

Playing against German powerhouse Freiburg, it was Tielemans who scored in the 41st minute before Buendia doubled Villa’s advantage in the stoppage time. The priceless goals meant that Villa entered half time team talks with a cushion. If they maintain their momentum, they will lift their first European trophy since the 1982 European Cup final, when they defeated Bayern Munich 1-0 in the final.

When to Watch Freiburg vs Aston Villa in Germany

The Europa League Final clash will take place on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, with a kick-off at 9:00 p.m. CET. In Germany the match will be broadcasted on RTL Sports Network.

When to Watch Freiburg vs Aston Villa in UK

The Europa League Final clash will take place on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, with a kick-off at 8:00 p.m. local time, according to BST. Followers around the globe can watch the game from different parts of the world through official TV broadcasters and licensed streamers across regions.

Freiburg vs Aston Villa Live Streaming Europa League Final: When & Where to Watch in England

The Europa League Final match between Freiburg and Aston Villa will be available live in England on TNT Sports Network and HBO Max App. The Europa League Final match will start at 8:00 p.m. local time.

Freiburg vs Aston Villa Live Streaming Europa League Final: When & Where to Watch in India

The Europa League Final match between Freiburg and Aston Villa will be available live in India on Sony Sports Network and Sony Live App. The Europa League Final match will start at 12:30 a.m. local time (Thursday May 21).

Freiburg vs Aston Villa Live Streaming Europa League Final: When & Where to Watch in USA

The Europa League Final match between Freiburg and Aston Villa will be available live in the USA on Paramount+, DAZN, TUDN. The Europa League Final match will start at 3:00 p.m. ET / 12:00 p.m. PT.

Freiburg vs Aston Villa Live Streaming Europa League Final: When & Where to Watch in Rest of the World

Europe
Albania: Digit-Alb, RTSH
Armenia: Fast Media
Austria: Canal+, Sky Austria*, Servus TV*
Azerbaijan: İçtimai TV, TVNet
Belarus: Okko, CTV
Belgium: RTBF, Telenet, Be TV*
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Arena Sport
Bulgaria: bTV, A1
Croatia: Arena Sport
Cyprus: CyBC, CYTA*
Czechia: TV Nova, Sport 1*
Denmark: Disney+
Estonia: TV3
Finland: Viaplay
France: Canal+
Georgia: Setanta, Silknet
Gibraltar: Gibtelecom
Greece: Antenna TV, Cosmote TV
Hungary: M4 Sport, RTL*
Iceland: Syn, Viaplay*
Israel: Charlton
Italy: Sky
Kazakhstan: Gaz Sport
Kosovo: RTK, Artmotion*
Latvia: TV3
Liechtenstein: blue, RTL, Sky Austria*
Lithuania: TV3
Luxembourg: RTL, Be TV*
Malta: PBS, Melita
Moldova: Setanta, Jurnal TV
Montenegro: Arena Sport
Netherlands: Ziggo Sport
North Macedonia: Arena Sport
Norway: Viaplay
Poland: Polsat
Portugal: Sport TV, DAZN*
Republic of Ireland: Premier Sports
Romania: DIGI, Clever Media
Russia: Ok
Serbia: Arena Sport
Slovakia: JOJ, Sport1*
Slovenia: Sport TV, Sportklub*
Spain: Telefonica
Sweden: Disney+
Switzerland: blue, SRG
Türkiye: TRT
Ukraine: Megogo, Football TV UA*

Africa and Middle East
Cameroon: CRTV, SuperSport, New World TV
Mauritius: MBC, SuperSport, New World TV
MENA: beIN
Nigeria: SuperSport
South Africa: SuperSport
Sub-Saharan Africa: SuperSport, New World TV

Americas
Brazil: CazéTV
Canada: DAZN
Caribbean: CPSL (Flow Sports & Rush Sports)
Central America: Of course
Costa Rica: 8 Clans, Of course
Dominican Republic: Televideo, Claro, CPSL
Haiti: Canal+, CPSL
Honduras: 8 Clans, Of course
Mexico: Sure, ESPN
Panama: 8 Clans, Of course
South America (excluding Brazil): ESPN
Suriname: ATV, ESPN, CPSL

Asia and Pacific
Australia: Stan Sport
Brunei: beIN
Cambodia: beIN
PR China: iQIYI
Hong Kong SAR: beIN
Indonesia: beIN, SCTV
Japan: WOWOW, U-NEXT*
Kyrgzystan: Quest Media
Laos: beIN
Macau SAR: TDM
Malaysia: beIN
Mongolia: Premier Sports Network
Myanmar: Canal+
New Zealand: DAZN
Pacific Islands: Digicel
Pakistan: Sony, TAPMAD
Philippines: beIN
Republic of Korea: SPO TV
Singapore: beIN
Taiwan/Chinese Taipei: Elta
Tajikistan: Quest Media
Thailand: beIN
Timor-Leste: beIN
Turkmenistan: Quest Media
Uzbekistan: Z’Or TV, MTRK
Vietnam: VTVCab, Viettel

In-flight and in-ship broadcasts: Sport24

Freiburg vs Aston Villa Predicted Starting XI

Freiburg lineup vs Aston Villa: Atubolu, Kübler, Ginter, Lienhart, Treu, Eggestein, Höfler, Beste, Manzambi, Grifo, Matanovic.

Aston Villa lineup vs Freiburg: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Torres, Digne, Lindelof, Rogers, Tielemans, Buendia, McGinn, Watkins.