Aston Villa’s players celebrated their qualification for the Champions League with Champagne and a congratulatory message from Prince William, marking the club’s impressive turnaround in fortunes over the past five years.
Meanwhile, Tottenham experienced a somber atmosphere as they missed out on Champions League qualification.
Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou expressed concerns about the club's fragile foundations following a dramatic evening that confirmed the Premier League's fourth and final representative for the next season's Champions League.
Villa secured fourth place after Tottenham's 2-0 loss to Manchester City, ensuring their spot in Europe's top competition for the first time since 1983.
Prince William, a notable Villa fan, shared his excitement on social media, hailing the team's historic achievement.
At Villa's end-of-season awards, players like Emi Martinez and John McGinn celebrated the team's journey from the Championship to the Premier League and now the Champions League.
Coach Unai Emery, credited with Villa's revival since 2022, expressed his delight at fulfilling the team's dream of Champions League qualification.
On the other hand, Postecoglou's post-match comments reflected his disappointment with Tottenham's performance and the club's culture, hinting at the need for introspection and improvement.
Tottenham will now aim to secure fifth place and a spot in the Europa League by avoiding defeat in their upcoming match against Sheffield United.
