Emery said that his team had a poor start to the game, with both the team and individual players struggling to perform well. He pointed out that the red card given to Emiliano Martínez was a key moment in the match, and after that, Villa needed to be more resilient and defend better.

Emery also mentioned that a goal Villa scored was not given due to a referee's decision, which he felt was a mistake. He acknowledged that both players and referees can make errors, and his team needs to accept it.

Despite the loss, Emery was proud that Villa qualified for the Europa League, which is a significant achievement. He noted that the team has been consistent in qualifying for European competitions for three consecutive years, which is a testament to their progress.

Emery expressed frustration with the result but was pleased that Villa will be playing in the Europa League next season.