Aston Villa secured their qualification to the UEFA Europa League final after a significant 4-0 victory over Nottingham Forest in the second leg, clinching the aggregate score 4-1 and reaching their first major European final since 1982. The match witnessed a strong start from the home team amidst an enthusiastic atmosphere at Villa Park.

Ollie Watkins opened the scoring in the first half after a remarkable pass from Emiliano Buendia, who then extended the lead with a penalty goal around the 58th minute, putting his team in a very comfortable position and bringing them closer to the final.

In the second half, team captain John McGinn stood out remarkably, scoring two consecutive goals in the 77th and 80th minutes, completely dashing Nottingham Forest's hopes and turning the match into a goal-scoring festival in favor of Aston Villa.

With this significant victory, Aston Villa sets a date for the anticipated final in Istanbul against Freiburg, while Nottingham Forest's European journey ends at this stage despite their strong performance throughout the season.