Aston Villa are the 2025/26 Europa League champions after defeating Freiburg 3-0 in the final on Wednesday in Istanbul.
The matchday saw Chelsea held to a 2-2 draw by newcomers Qarabag FK, while Pafos FC shocked Villarreal with a narrow 1-0 victory.
Chukwuemeka made 32 appearances for Chelsea after a £20m move from Aston Villa in 2022, scoring only two goals.
Tuesday’s loss stretched their losing run to four games across all competitions.
In a star-studded ceremony in Paris, Spain’s Rodri Hernandez has been crowned the 2024 Ballon d’Or winner, edging out Real Madrid’s Vinicius Jr
Despite their strong first half, Dortmund knew they would face a fierce second-half onslaught from the reigning champions.
Defending champions Real Madrid have been handed a blockbuster tie against Liverpool, a rematch of the 2022 final.
The 20-year-old scored 19 goals and assisted six times as Real Madrid beat second-placed Barcelona to the title.
Real Madrid earned a remarkable comeback and booked their spot in the final against Borussia Dortmund.
Despite PSG’s relentless attacks, including hitting the post for the 12th time in the tournament, Dortmund’s defence held strong, securing their spot in the final.
