Emi Buendia

[paul_e]

Fair play to him, he's had a great season and scored a belter, wish he'd scored or squared that other chance though, would've been one of the best goals we've ever scored.

[cdbearsfan]

Is our wee man in with a shout of getting to the World Cup?

Yes he is already in the squad.

He's in the provisional 55 player squad. Official 26 player squad TBC.

[The Man With A Stick]

Argentina should give him the number 10 shirt, he's worthy of it.

[Smithy]

Fair play to him, he's had a great season and scored a belter, wish he'd scored or squared that other chance though, would've been one of the best goals we've ever scored.

Yep, that entire move was brilliant, and Youri's pass breathtaking.  Ollie was on the six-yard line for a tap-in.  You could see it straight away.  I can forgive it given we were 3-0 to the good, but if he does that at 0-0 I think he's getting pelters from the crowd.  But I also think that at 0-0 he doesn't go for that finish.

[Smithy]

Is our wee man in with a shout of getting to the World Cup?

Yes he is already in the squad.

He's in the provisional 55 player squad. Official 26 player squad TBC.

I don't think he can do much more.  He's had a very good season, scored some important goals, some brilliant goals, and aldo created really important goals at the very top level.  Obviously Argentina are blessed in the attacking areas, but if he can't get in after this season, he never will.

[tom jennings III]

Redemption arc complete

[Villa Lew]

He was superb last night, on his day there are only a few Premier League players better than him.

[Toronto Villa]

Emi climbing into the stands to see his family. Lovely

https://x.com/AVFCStatto/status/2057351467065897121/video/1?s=46

[PaulWinch again]

Remarkable redemption really.

[Somniloquism]

The fan showed filming was "oh here's Emi" and then you can see him suddenly go "fuck, he is climbing in",

[Tony Daleys Shorts]

Fair play to Darren Fletcher on commentary for the 2nd goal.

‘Buendia with a beauty on the banks of The Bosphorus!’

Worth a new banner at Villa Park.

[VILLA MOLE]

Fair play to Darren Fletcher on commentary for the 2nd goal.

‘Buendia with a beauty on the banks of The Bosphorus!’

Worth a new banner at Villa Park.

On the new North Stand or the Emery Stand

[Ian.]

He’s up there for player of the season surely? I saw someone mention most improved, but that sounds rather insulting now. He’s been sensational the later part after spending most of the season being rather good!

Unbelievable turnaround and more than fulfilled the potential from when we signed him.

[Dogtanian]

The Most Beautiful Man in Football.

[Dave]

Argentina don't announce their squad until next week, but BeIn have this:

Expectations surrounding Argentina’s squad announcement are enormous, not only because they are the defending world champions, but also because there could be some late surprises. One of the names gaining the most momentum is Emiliano Buendía, who finished the season in outstanding form and starred in the Europa League final, scoring a spectacular goal while also providing an assist.