Aston Villa Report

The Athletic

Aston Villa reach their first European final in 44 years. Goals from Ollie Watkins, Emiliano Buendia and John McGinn's double earned Unai Emery's side a 4-1 aggregate victory over Nottingham Forest. Villa stepped up when it mattered the most — they will face Freiburg in Istanbul…

John Townley

GOAL: GET THOSE GOGGLES BACK OUT!!!! McGINN makes it 4-0 on the night! Rogers rolls it across the box, for the skipper to beat Ortega once again. #AVFC 4-0 Nottingham Forest (4-1 AGG)

John Townley

GOAL: JOHN McGINNNN YA BEAUTY!!!! He sweeps Villa into a two-goal advantage. The noise inside Villa Park is something else right now. #AVFC 3-0 Nottingham Forest (3-1 AGG)

Jacob Tanswell

Just think I've seen Ollie Watkins continuously sprint for about a minute, there. Chasing all the way back to the corner flag to help out Matty Cash. Lamare Bogarde is coming on. #AVFC

Jacob Tanswell

Villa are suffocating Fo,rest who are yet to register a shot on target. Villa pressing high, in packs and taking few touches on the ball before moving it forward. So far, Villa have dug out one of their best performances when it mattered the most. #AVFC

Jacob Tanswell

Don't think there is a more watchable, intense player than John McGinn. Emery's most trusted players are standing up tonight. Ferocious effort. #AVFC

Jacob Tanswell

Villa score a penalty. Yes, really. Emiliano Buendia has been excellent tonight. Prince William celebrates with Vidagany. #AVFC

Jacob Tanswell

BUENDIA FROM THE SPOTTTT 2-1 #AVFC

John Townley

GOAL: Villa have scored a penalty! They now lead on aggregate after Emi Buendia beats Stefan Ortega. #AVFC 2-0 Nottingham Forest (2-1 AGG)

John Townley

PENALTY: Pau Torres is awarded a penalty for Villa after a VAR review. #AVFC 1-0 Nottingham Forest (1-1 AGG)