Emy Buendía is delighted with the key role he played in the match.

2026-01-26 00:22

Emmy Buendia was pleased with his key role in Aston Villa's 2-0 away win over Newcastle United. The Argentine midfielder opened the scoring in the 19th minute with a long-range shot, while Ollie Watkins added another two minutes before the final whistle to seal the victory.

After the match, Emmy Buendia spoke about his goal and how it helped Aston Villa gain a foothold in the game. He said, "As always, I try to be in those key positions. I have full confidence in my shooting ability, and when I saw an opportunity to hit the ball towards the far post, I didn't hesitate to shoot."

"That was a brilliant goal. It helped the team take the initiative in the game and ultimately win it, putting us in an extremely advantageous position, which I am very happy about."

The 29-year-old highly praised the team's overall performance in the Northeast of England, noting that it was particularly impressive considering Newcastle United's consistently strong home record. Emmy Buendía stated that Aston Villa fully deserved the victory and even had a chance to extend their lead, effectively ending any suspense for Eddie Howe's team.

Emi Buendia added: “We know their strength at home. They always give their all with the support of their fans, love high-intensity pressing, and are a very strong team. We tried to find space behind their defense and focused on second balls. I think we had several fast break opportunities that could have posed a greater threat. I think the team's overall performance was excellent, and those three points were well-deserved.”

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