Aston Villa delivered a dominant 4-0 victory over Bologna in the UEFA Europa League quarter-final second leg, advancing 7-1 on aggregate after a 3-1 first-leg win. Unai Emery's side now eyes the semi-final clash.
Nottingham Forest overturned a first-leg deficit with a 1-0 win against FC Porto in the Europa League quarter-final return, progressing 2-1 on aggregate. The Premier League side's resilience secures a semi-final berth.
Aston Villa dominated Bologna with a 3-0 victory in the second leg, securing a 6-1 aggregate win and advancing to the UEFA Europa League semi-finals on April 16. Unai Emery's side showcased clinical finishing at half-time.
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Crucial UEFA Europa League quarter-final return legs kick off today: Celta Vigo host Freiburg (5:45pm, trailing 0-3), Aston Villa face Bologna (8pm, leading 3-1), Nottingham Forest vs Porto (8pm, 1-1 aggregate), and Real Betis vs Braga (8pm, 1-1). Top European clubs battle for semis.
Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins has notched 19 goals across all competitions this season, including key strikes in the 3-1 first-leg win over Bologna. His form positions Villa strongly for tonight's Europa League quarter-final second leg at Villa Park.
