Overview
- Aston Villa overturned a 2-0 deficit to beat Red Bull Salzburg 3-2 and finish second in the Europa League league phase behind Lyon on goal difference.
- Prince William watched from a high vantage point beside the club’s owner and director of football, reacting with visible anguish to an early error and later punching the air in celebration.
- UEFA officially credited Salzburg’s early strike to Karim Konate after a defensive mix-up that involved Emiliano Martinez, Lucas Digne and Tyrone Mings before a deflection off Victor Lindelof.
- Villa’s comeback was delivered by goals from Morgan Rogers, Tyrone Mings and youngster Jamaldeen Jimoh-Aloba to complete the turnaround.
- Prince George, who has joined past trips to Villa Park, did not attend, and William’s outing followed remarks at a North London community visit about the loss of meaningful debate on social media.