Just when you thought it was safe to be a Tottenham fanup steps Emiliano Buendia. They pull a classic Spursy performance out of the bag. A brilliant start, a lead within five minutes, and the sweet, sweet smell of second place in the Premier League table.
Reigning champions Bayer Leverkusen needed a stoppage-time goal from substitute Emiliano Buendia to snatch a 1-0 win over hosts Heidenheim on Saturday.
Aston Villa midfielder Emiliano Buendia has been linked with a move to Leeds United in recent months. The 28-year-old attacking midfielder has struggled for regular game time at the West Midlands club and TV commentator Ian Darke has now urged the player to move to the Championship club.
Aston Villa face Ajax in their first home European knockout game since 2010/11 after their worst performance of the season at the weekend. They were decimated at Villa Park at the hands of Tottenham Hotspur and will be looking to hit back in this midweek fixture.
Aston Villa come into this clash in good form after beating Fulham 2-1 in their last match, a scoreline that was an unfair reflection of Villa’s dominance.