Unai Emery has closed gap between Aston Villa and Europe's elite - but rampant Barcelona proved there is still a way to go as Lamine Yamal dazzles, writes OLIVER HOLT

John McGinn heard the question. His eyes darted around Barcelona 's packed media auditorium for a second or two on Monday night. What was it like to be about to play in the Nou Camp, the Aston Villa skipper had been asked, as if this were to be some sort of spin off from Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure. McGinn was careful with his answer. He did not seek to downplay the nature of the occasion or the thrill that comes with lining up in such a majestic arena. But he was determined not to play the wide-eyed ingenu.