Overview
- Aston Villa defeated Tottenham 2-1 in London to progress in the FA Cup.
- Emiliano Buendía scored after 22 minutes and provided the assist for Morgan Rogers before halftime, with Wilson Odobert replying for Spurs.
- Cristian Romero and Emiliano Martínez did not play, and Unai Emery noted Martínez is dealing with a minor calf issue.
- The outing was Buendía’s sixth goal of the season and one of only two matches this campaign in which he completed the full 90 minutes.
- His recent club form is strengthening his case for inclusion in Argentina’s 2026 World Cup plans.