"After the first goal, we pushed some corners. We had our moments but we have to accept defeat. We were motivated for the semi-final and we lost, but we keep going.

Villa's manager is a product of his background in the Basque country and fiercely proud of the place he grew up - and the feeling is mutual

Villa’s pursuit for a return to the Champions League through a top-five finish in the Premier League takes a back seat as they head to Wembley.