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ASTON VILLA fans loved manager Unai Emery’s response to beating Bayern Munich last night.

The Spaniard, 52, masterminded an amazing 1-0 victory over the six-time champions of Europe at Villa Park.

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Unai Emery applauded the fans as he made his way out[/caption]

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Fans loved Emery’s classy response to victory[/caption]

Emery’s men went ahead via Jhon Duran’s 79th minute wonder-strike.

They subsequently held out to take all three points, with goalkeeper Emi Martinez making some crucial late saves.

The final whistle was greeted by scenes of pandemonium in the stands, with fans passionately celebrating their team’s triumph.

Villa’s players also hugged and beamed on the pitch following their amazing result.

Emery, meanwhile, cut a calm figure on the touchline.

Rather than go wild or start demonstratively fist pumping towards the Holte End, the Villa boss merely shook hands with his opposite number Vincent Kompany.

He then strode purposefully down the touchline, applauding fans who serenaded him along the way.

After a quick hug with a staff member, Emery then made his way down the tunnel, high-fiving a few fans as he did so.

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Villa fans were in awe of their gaffer after the match.

One wrote on social media: “You know what I love most? How Unai Emery shakes hands then walks down the tunnel. Lets his football do the talking and his team take the plaudits. What a man.”

While a second added: “Very true. He’s a class act.”

A third agreed: “YES! It is exactly that! He sets the team up to what he thinks gives them the best chance of winning a game of football. Then, he leaves the players to take all the credit. I absolutely love the man.”

And a fourth claimed: “Planning for Sunday already.”

After the game, Emery told TNT Sports: “We want to be consistent to play in Europe.”

On super-sub Duran, he added: “We are working with him. Most important is his attitude. He’s available to play 90, 60, 30 minutes. He’s been focusing each minute he’s playing.

“Today we had two very good strikers. It’s fantastic for him and the team.

“Against teams like that, it’s very important to be strong. Martinez did an amazing job, amazing saves.

“We have to try to play each match. We compete very well, we won. Maybe we can get [in] the first eight positions.”

Villa return to Premier League action on Sunday, when they host Manchester United.

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Jhon Duran celebrates after netting Villa’s winner[/caption]

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