Former Arsenal boss Unai Emery has guided Villarreal to the semi-finals of the Champions League after they beat Bayern Munich 2-1 on aggregate. Emery’s side clinched a 1-1 draw at the Allianz Arena on Tuesday to secure their passage through to the last four of the competition.
Emery has rebuilt his career in Spain after he was sacked by the Gunners in 2019, leading Villarreal to Europa League glory last season. And the 50-year-old has continued his fine work this term by leading one of La Liga’s less glamorous clubs to a last-four clash against either Liverpool or Benfica.
Whilst the Spaniard was in charge at the Emirates, he cited the fact that despite Arsenal being a huge club, they lacked the kind of following enjoyed by Spanish football’s big two.
