Emery returns to the Sánchez-Pizjuán for Antonio Puerta Trophy

Unai Emery is set to return to the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán. The Basque coach, who guided Sevilla to three consecutive Europa League titles (2014 vs Benfica, 2015 vs Dnipro and 2016 vs Liverpool), will face the Sevilla fans again on 2 October.

The former boss returns

Sevilla has confirmed the XV edition of the Antonio Puerta Trophy, with the matchup set as Sevilla vs Aston Villa, Emery’s current side. As Mundo Deportivo notes, the club moved the event away from its usual August slot and placed it into a Liga break due to FIFA international windows.

Emery hasn’t visited Nervión since 2021, when he was in charge of Villarreal against Sevilla. Since then, his path has taken him through Arsenal and into his third season at Aston Villa, where he is also linked to Monchi’s move in 2023, as Mundo Deportivo recalls.

A trophy with Premier League shine

Created in 2008 to honour Antonio Puerta, the trophy has mostly stayed at home. With Aston Villa involved, Mundo Deportivo highlights that it will be the first time the Premier League becomes a key feature of the tournament, adding the seventh different country to the trophy’s history.

On the trophies side, Sevilla are aiming to lift their 13th Antonio Puerta Trophy. Mundo Deportivo also points out that the only teams to deny them so far include Granada (third edition, decided on penalties) and Boca Juniors (eighth edition, after winning 3-4).