Monaco 1 Aston Villa 0: Unai Emery’s side dealt blow in race for Champions League top eight in front of Prince William
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ASTON VILLA'S hopes of securing a top-eight spot in the Champions League took a dent with defeat in Monaco. Wilfried Singo grabbed the only goal of the game with just eight minutes on the clock. Emi Martinez had made a flying initial save but could do nothing as Singo headed in the rebound from close range.
![[Emi Buendia of Aston Villa reacting during a soccer match.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2024-25-league-phase-md7-965585828.jpg?strip=all&w=701)
And it was Monaco who came closer to finding a second goal - rather than Villa grabbing an equaliser - with Takumi Minamino squandering a great chance. So for Villa and their fans - including future king Prince William - head back to the Midlands knowing their hopes of a top-eight finish and automatic qualification for the last 16 may well be out of their hands when they host Celtic on the final matchday next Wednesday.
![[Prince William watching a soccer match with his children and other spectators.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/seen-uefa-champions-league-league-965585711.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
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![[Wilfried Singo scoring a goal during a soccer match.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/monacos-wilfried-singo-top-scores-965577046.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
