Aston Villa manager Unai Emery says his side have further work to do to reach Barcelona’s level after losing 3-0 in the Champions League at the Nou Camp.
Despite the result, Emery said there were positives for Villa to take from the match. However, he acknowledged that the Premier League club remain some distance from Barcelona’s standard.
The defeat leaves Emery focused on the improvements Aston Villa need to make if they are to compete more closely with one of Europe’s leading sides. His assessment combined encouragement over aspects of the performance with a clear recognition of the challenge facing the team.
Villa’s next steps will centre on addressing the gap identified by their manager as they continue their Champions League campaign.
