Aston Villa Ease Past Bologna, Setting Up Nottingham Forest Clash in Europa League Semi-Finals

Aston Villa secured a convincing 4-0 win over Bologna at Villa Park, completing a 7-1 aggregate victory in their Europa League quarter-final and setting up a semi-final tie against Nottingham Forest. Ollie Watkins opened the scoring with his 100th goal for Aston Villa, finishing off a slick team move, before Emiliano Buendia and Morgan Rogers added to the tally. Ezri Konsa sealed the win with a late goal, capping off a dominant performance. Unai Emery's side are now favorites to win the competition, with their confidence boosted ahead of the semi-finals. The first leg against Nottingham Forest will take place on April 30, with the return leg at Villa Park on May 7. Watkins' goal marked a return to form for the England international, who has now scored four goals in four games. Aston Villa are also on track to secure Champions League qualification through the Premier League, sitting seven points clear of sixth-placed Chelsea.