Match Summary

FC Basel 1893 – Aston Villa: 1–2
Aston Villa secured a 2–1 away victory over FC Basel in their final Europa League group stage clash. Evann Guessand opened the scoring early for Villa, before Flavius Daniliuc fired back for Basel with help from a clever assist by Xherdan Shaqiri. The deciding moment came right after halftime, as Youri Tielemans netted the winner just moments after subbing on. Despite Basel managing more shots, Villa’s efficiency and 62% possession saw them through. The hosts pushed late, but Villa held firm to end group play in style.

Man of the Match

Key player: Youri Tielemans (Aston Villa)
Tielemans delivered when it mattered most, coming off the bench at halftime and scoring the match-winning goal in the 53rd minute.
His composed finish restored Villa's lead at 2–1, silencing the Basel crowd just as the momentum had swung toward the hosts.
A true impact substitution, he made the difference in a tightly contested European clash.

Conclusion

Aston Villa's combination of early pressure, strategic substitutions and controlled possession proved crucial in claiming all three points. With this hard-fought away win, the English side wraps up their group campaign with confidence heading into the knockout stages.