Aston Villa striker Donyell Malen said on the eve of the second round of the Europa League group stage that the team is ready to continue its good momentum in the away game against Feyenoord.

Aston Villa got off to a winning start in the Europa League with a 1-0 home win over Bologna. They now head to De Kuip Stadium in Rotterdam looking to secure their second consecutive group stage victory.

It is worth mentioning that this is the first time that Aston Villa has returned to this historical stage since winning the European Cup here in 1982, making the game even more special.

In the pre-match press conference, Mullen said: "Winning the first game is very important to us. After winning that game, we have the confidence to move forward."

The Dutch striker also stressed that coach Unai Emery has a deep understanding of the Europa League and has subtly influenced the team's attitude. Malen said: "Emery has an outstanding record in this competition and he often reminds us how to face each game in the group stage. He is very eager to lead the team to further success in this competition."

Aston Villa's goal this season isn't just to qualify from the group stage, but also to reach the finals of European competition. Malen said frankly: "We'll take it one game at a time, but we know this is a tournament we all want to participate in deeply and go as far as possible."

Regarding the upcoming appearance in Rotterdam, Malen believes that this is not just an ordinary game, but a homecoming journey that is of great significance to the fans. Malen said: "This is a special moment. We know how much it means to the fans. We will strive to give a wonderful performance so that they can once again feel the glory of the past."