Aston Villa joined several European elites after Thursday’s 2-0 victory over Dutch side Feyenoord in the Europa League .

Second-half goals from Emiliano Buendia and John McGinn secured Unai Emery’s team another victory in the league phase of Europe’s second-tier competition, following last week’s 1-0 win over Bologna.

Although Robin van Persie’s team arguably deserved more on Thursday, the Premier League side secured maximum points to defeat the Dutch team, who sit atop the Eredivisie table after an unbeaten domestic start.

The victory means Villa are one of seven clubs with an unblemished record in the Europa League after two matchdays, but Emery’s team achieved even greater feats after their latest success.

Villa outdo Premier League clubs, battle European heavy

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