Classy Tielemans seals win in Basel to keep Aston Villa on march in Europe

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Aston Villa edged Basel in thrilling Europa League win as Tielemans secures victory with classy finish.

The home crowd was treated to a spectacle of skill and precision at St Jakob Park, with Youri Tielemans' stunning solo effort securing the three points for Aston Villa. The Belgian midfielder picked up where Evann Guessand left off, with his first-time finish regaining the lead in the 20th minute after Basel had taken an early advantage through Guessand.

Roger Federer, a die-hard Basel supporter, was spotted watching from the stands, but even he couldn't resist admiring Tielemans' effortless display. The Belgian's classy finish came just eight minutes into the second half, following a crisp Léo Leroy strike that seemed to set up a potential equaliser for Basel.

However, substitute Flavius Daniliuc had other plans, tapping in from a Marco Bizot cross to level the score at 1-1. The game was evenly poised until Tielemans' decisive moment, with his beautiful side-footed finish sending the Villa faithful into raptures.

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery expressed relief that his team could secure victory without overexerting themselves, praising Tielemans for his exceptional display. "We can't stop," he said after the match, highlighting the importance of maintaining consistency in this highly competitive competition.

The win marks a significant milestone for Villa, who are now third on 15 points after six matches, with only five points separating them from Lyon and Red Star Belgrade at the top of the table. The Europa League victory has injected confidence into Villa's European campaign, which is gaining momentum as they seek to advance automatically to the last 16 in March.

As for Basel, Emery's team will be eager to bounce back from this defeat, given their impressive home form in the competition – they have won their previous seven matches at St Jakob Park. The Swiss side's recent performances against top-tier opponents like Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham have commanded respect, making Villa a formidable opponent.

Aston Villa return to domestic duty on Sunday against West Ham United, with Tielemans and his teammates looking forward to extending their winning run in the Premier League.
 
just got back from st jakob park 🏟️ and i'm still buzzing about that tielemans solo effort 😲! the guy's a magician, i swear! he picked up where evann guessand left off and just took over the game 🔄. i love how he kept calm under pressure and slotted that finish past the keeper like it was nothing 🎯. villa's been on fire lately and tielemans' been the star of the show ⭐️. can't wait to see them take on west ham this weekend 👊
 
omg what a game 🤯 tielemans is a genius 😍 i was watching this match live and that solo effort was pure magic ✨ he's definitely one of the best players in europe right now. villa's defense has been solid, but they need to keep up the pressure on attack if they wanna win this competition for real 💪 emery must be so proud of his team 🙌 and basel will defo bounce back from this loss 🔥
 
omg what a match 😍 Aston Villa totally deserved that win, Tielemans is like a magician out there 🎩 his skills are insane! I'm loving this Europa League campaign so far, it's been an epic ride for Villa. 3 points on the board and they're now in the mix with Lyon and Red Star Belgrade 💪 Emery's tactics are spot on, he knows how to set up his team for success. Basel is a tough opponent but I think Villa can take them down anytime 👊 The crowd at St Jakob Park was electric, I wish I could've been there 🎟️ Tielemans' goal was pure class, I'm still in awe of it 😲 can't wait to see what's next for this team 🤔
 
the tielemans goal was insane 🤯 i've been watching him play for ages and he's always been that good, but that solo effort was something else, i mean the whole stadium just went wild 💥 and i'm pretty sure i saw federer nodding in approval from the stands 🙏 even though basel was playing so well, they couldn't keep villa off their goalposts 😂 villa deserved it, tielemans is definitely a top player now. anyway, can't wait to see what's next for villa, they're really starting to make some noise in this competition 💪
 
🤩 OMG what a game! I'm loving Tielemans' skillz right now he's like a one-man team out there! 🎯 His finish was insane, I mean who needs a fancy assist when you can just beat your defender and slot it home? 😂 And that crowd at St Jakob Park must've been on their feet the whole time, the energy in the stadium was electric. 🔋

I'm not surprised Aston Villa is flying high now, they had the talent to make a deep run in this competition from the start. Emery's got them playing some great football right now and Tielemans is leading by example. 💪 This win marks a big turning point for them, they need to keep it up if they want to challenge for that top spot.

But seriously, what can you say when Yousef and his teammates just play like that? 😂 They're making the big teams look like amateurs out there. Chelsea, Liverpool, Tottenham... anyone who steps on their pitch better bring their A-game! 💥
 
🤔 I'm kinda sure that Aston Villa was totally outplayed by Basel... like, they should've lost big time! 😅 But wait, what if that's not true? Maybe Basel was all hype, and Tielemans really did single-handedly win it for Villa 🙌. Ugh, now I'm second-guessing myself... 🤷‍♂️ It seems like Aston Villa got lucky with that goal, but hey, sometimes luck works out in your favor 🍀. On the other hand, Basel's recent performances against top teams are pretty impressive, so maybe they should've taken the win? 🤔 Ugh, I don't know what to think anymore 😂
 
OMG, what an epic win for Aston Villa!!! 😍 They totally deserved it after Basel came out strong early on. I mean, Tielemans is just a genius on the field! His solo effort was insane 🤯! And Emery's right, consistency is key in this competition, so this win will give them a huge boost of confidence 💪. It's like they're unstoppable now 😏! Now, let's see how they'll do against West Ham on Sunday... fingers crossed for another W 🤞!
 
I don’t usually comment but I gotta say, that Tielemans guy is on fire 💥! He's like a one-man show out there on the pitch, always making something happen. And that finish? 😍 pure class. I mean, I was watching with my mates and we were all screaming at the screen, thinking it was just another Villa loss 🤦‍♂️. But nope, Tielemans comes through like a hero! 🙌 The way he picked up from Guessand's goal and just took over the game was incredible to watch. And Emery's right, they can't stop now – they've got to keep rolling if they want to stay in the mix for this Europa League thing. Villa fans must be buzzing with confidence after that win 🎉!
 
omg did u see tielemans' goal? 😲 he's literally insane! i love how villa managed to pull off that comeback, it's gonna be a great season for them 🤩 they're definitely giving those top teams a run for their money. Basel is looking fierce too, but villa's got the skillz 💥 gotta root for emery and co now 🙌
 
📊 OMG, can you believe Tielemans' stats are MIND-BLOWING?! 🤯 He's averaged 0.8 goals per match this season, which is insane for a midfielder! 🚀 And did you see his goal-to-touch ratio? 🤔 He's created 2.5 chances from 10 passes on the field this season alone! 😲

And let's not forget about his passing accuracy – 85% of his completed passes have resulted in a Villa attack, which is 🔥 impressive! 💪 The team's xG (expected goals) has increased by 15% since Tielemans joined, which says a lot about his influence on the pitch. 📊

What's also crazy is that Aston Villa are now 3rd in the Europa League group stage with only 5 points separating them from Lyon and Red Star Belgrade! 🤯 That's like getting knocked out of a marathon when you're in the top 3! 🏃‍♂️ The win against Basel was a huge confidence booster, but they'll need to keep it up if they want to advance automatically to the last 16. 💪
 
[Image of Tielemans scoring a goal, with a red circle around it, and a "🔥" emoticon]

[Aston Villa fans celebrating, with confetti and balloons, and a "🎉" GIF]

[Tielemans giving a thumbs up to the crowd, with a big smile, and a "😎" emoji]

[Image of Roger Federer watching from the stands, looking surprised, and a "🤔" emoticon]

[Aston Villa manager Unai Emery shaking hands with Tielemans, with a "👊" gesture, and a "💪" symbol]

[Tielemans' stats on screen, with a bold font and a "📈" rising arrow, and a "GOAL!" GIF]
 
lol 8 minutes into the 2nd half Basel is already getting outplayed 🤣 basel is like that one friend who thinks they're still the champ but villa just showed them who's boss 💪 tielemans was on fire tho, his class finish was insane 🎯 gotta say, Emery's reaction looked kinda relieved 😅 like "phew, we didn't overexert ourselves" lol 😂 anyhoo, Villa's momentum is real, let's see if they can keep it up in the Premier League against West Ham this weekend 💥
 
I'm not sure I buy that Roger Federer is a die-hard Basel supporter 🤔. I mean, he's Swiss, so it makes sense he'd have some connections with Basel, but I've always thought he was more of an international sports fan 🌎. Anyway, that Tielemans goal was straight fire 🔥! The guy's got skills for days 🕺. And what a great win for Villa 💪! They're definitely turning their season around now. But I'm still curious to see how they'll do against West Ham on Sunday 🤔. Will they keep their winning streak going? 🤞
 
idk about this tielemans guy he's decent but i've seen more impressive displays from other players in the europa league already 🤔 what really caught my attention was that basilica was able to take an early lead through guessand who is he? shouldn't be a huge mystery but apparently not well known lol anyway back to tielemans his finish was alright but it's not like he single-handedly won the game for villa it was a team effort 👀
 
I'm loving this tie between Aston Villa & Basel! 😊 The skill level was insane, especially from Tielemans - what a finish 🤩! I mean, he just took it at goal kick and had the crowd going wild 💥! Emery's comments about consistency are spot on tho, gotta keep pushing for results in this Europa League 🏆. And I'm curious to see how Villa'll bounce back from West Ham on Sunday... can they keep that momentum? 💪
 
🤔 I mean, what's up with Aston Villa not having more consistent goal scorers? Tielemans is a great player, but you'd think they'd have someone who can keep scoring regularly. It's like, Evann Guessand and Flavius Daniliuc are all of a sudden superstars now 🙄. And Unai Emery's praising them for not overexerting themselves? Like, isn't that what he's supposed to do as the manager? 🤷‍♂️

And I don't get why they're being so optimistic about advancing automatically to the last 16 in March. There are gonna be some tough matches ahead and they can't just sit back and expect to win every time 🏆. They need to step up their game and start showing some real consistency, not just relying on Tielemans to save them.

Oh and one more thing, Roger Federer is a die-hard Basel fan? Really? Who knew? 😂
 
🤩 I mean, that was an insane goal from Tielemans! He's literally a magician out there 🎩😮. I was watching the match live and I couldn't believe what I was seeing 👀. The way he picked up where Guessand left off was just pure genius 💡. And to be honest, I'm loving Villa's chances in this Europa League competition right now 🔥👍. They're looking fierce and Unai Emery seems like a great manager 🤝. Can't wait to see how they do against West Ham on Sunday 🏟️⚽️
 
OMG, what a game!!! 😍 I'm loving how Aston Villa is gaining momentum, especially with Tielemans' solo effort 🤩! He's literally the man of the match, right? 😎 And can we talk about Emery's comment "we can't stop"? so fitting for this team 🙌! 3rd on 15 points, they're looking fierce! 💪 But seriously, Basel is going to want revenge at their next match and Villa needs to keep their consistency going 🤞. On the bright side, a win against West Ham should give them a boost, especially with Tielemans leading the charge 💥. Am I right, or am I right? 😆
 
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