Unai Emery’s Remarkable Success Against Monaco Ahead of Champions League Encounter

As Aston Villa prepares to face AS Monaco in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday, their manager Unai Emery brings with him a formidable track record against the French club. During his tenure at Paris Saint-Germain, Emery consistently outmaneuvered Monaco with his tactical acumen.

The Spanish tactician has emerged victorious in his last six encounters with Monaco across various competitions, all while at the helm of PSG. These weren’t mere wins; they were often decisive victories, with PSG outscoring Monaco by an impressive 23-4 aggregate over those six matches.

Emery’s most recent clash with Monaco in April 2018 resulted in a resounding 7-1 triumph for PSG in a Ligue 1 fixture, where six different PSG players found the net. Throughout his career, Emery has only tasted defeat once in eight meetings with Monaco, suffering a 3-1 loss back in 2016.

Tuesday’s match will mark the third time Emery faces off against Adi Hütter, Monaco’s current manager. Their previous two encounters occurred when Emery led Arsenal and Hütter managed Eintracht Frankfurt. The scoreline stands at one win each, with Emery’s side securing a 3-0 victory in September 2019, while Hütter’s team claimed a 2-1 win in London two months later.

A win for Aston Villa on Tuesday would not only extend Emery’s winning streak against Monaco but also mark the club’s first away victory against French opposition in European competition. Currently, Villa sits fifth in their group with 13 points, while Monaco trails by three points in 16th place.