Aston Villa Seeks Redemption Against Nottingham Forest in UEFA Europa League Semi-Final
Aston Villa’s first opportunity in the match arrives when Pau Torres meets a cross from Matty Cash. The Spanish defender’s header is skillfully tipped over the bar by Nottingham Forest’s Stefan Ortega.
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Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest LIVE Score, UEFA Europa League 2025-26 Semi-Final: Fans Rally at Villa Park
The atmosphere at Villa Park is electric, with home supporters doing everything possible to encourage their team in an effort to overcome a first-leg deficit.
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Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest LIVE Score, UEFA Europa League 2025-26 Semi-Final: Kick-off Underway
The Midlands Derby kicks off at Villa Park, with both teams eager for victory.
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Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest LIVE Score, UEFA Europa League 2025-26 Semi-Final: Countdown to Kick-off
The match is moments away, with an excited crowd at Villa Park cheering on their team.
Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest LIVE Score, UEFA Europa League 2025-26 Semi-Final: Emery Expresses Excitement
“I am excited, 100%. I am so motivated. When I arrived here three and a half years ago, it was a dream to be playing a semi-final in the Europa League,” said Aston Villa manager Unai Emery.
“I’m going to enjoy it. In fact, I’m enjoying it now. I would prefer to be here right now [talking to the media] than at home.
“To reach a semi-final is a huge achievement. To win a trophy is very difficult. It’s not a defeat if we don’t win a trophy. The objective is to always keep improving and make sure we have these opportunities in the present and in the future. We have the opportunity right now, but only one team is going to win. This is football.”
Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest LIVE Score, UEFA Europa League 2025-26 Semi-Final: Nottingham Forest’s Line-up
Nottingham Forest XI: Ortega, Cunha, Milenkovic, Morato, Williams, Hutchinson, Dominguez, Anderson, McAtee, Jesus, Wood.
Substitutes: Sels, Willows, Murillo, Sangare, Gibbs-White, Ndoye, Lucca, Yates, Bakwa, Whitehall, Sinclair, Hanks
Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest LIVE Score, UEFA Europa League 2025-26 Semi-Final: Villa’s Starting XI Announced
Aston Villa XI: Martinez, Cash, Konsa, Pau Torres, Digne, Tielemans, Lindelof, McGinn, Buendia, Rogers, Watkins
Substitutes: Bizot, Wright, Bogarde, Maatsen, Mings, Garcia, Luiz, Bailey, Elliott, Sancho, Abraham
Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest LIVE Score, UEFA Europa League 2025-26 Semi-Final: Nottingham Forest’s European Ambitions
Forest aims to reach their third major European final, looking to replicate their 1978-79 and 1979-80 European Cup successes. The Premier League side boasts a solid record, having been knocked out in only one of their last 13 knockout stage encounters.
Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest LIVE Score, UEFA Europa League 2025-26 Semi-Final: Aston Villa at Home
Aston Villa has secured victories in their last nine home matches in major European competitions, following a goalless draw with Juventus in last season’s Champions League.
Aston Villa vs Nottingham Forest LIVE Score, UEFA Europa League 2025-26 Semi-Final: Match Details