BIRMINGHAM, England – Aston Villa secured their place in the UEFA Europa League final following a 4-0 thrashing of Nottingham Forest at Villa Park on Thursday night.
Okay News reports that Villa progressed with a 4-1 aggregate score, fueled by goals from Ollie Watkins, Emiliano Buendía, and John McGinn. The result ended Forest’s ambitious European run and set up a historic final appearance for the Birmingham-based club.
Nottingham Forest faced the encounter without key defender Ola Aina, who failed to recover from a knock sustained in the first leg. In his absence, the Forest backline struggled to contain Villa’s clinical attack, which dominated the match after a balanced start at the City Ground last week.
Aina, a vital part of the Forest squad this season with 28 appearances, watched from the stands as his side fell short. His injury status is now a major talking point ahead of international duties, with concerns rising over his availability for Nigeria’s upcoming Unity Cup title defense in London.
Super Eagles head coach Éric Chelle is expected to monitor the fullback’s fitness closely as the national team prepares for the tournament at the Gtech Community Stadium. Meanwhile, Aston Villa shifts its focus to the final, marking a landmark achievement for the club under its current management.
