Aston Villa Dominates Bologna, Sets Up European Semi-Final Against Nottingham Forest

Aston Villa secured a resounding 4-0 victory over Bologna at Villa Park, completing a 7-1 aggregate win in their Europa League quarter-final and advancing to a semi-final showdown against Nottingham Forest. The match marked a significant milestone for Ollie Watkins, who scored his 100th goal for Aston Villa. Despite Morgan Rogers having a penalty saved, he made amends with a goal before the break, ending a 12-game scoring drought for club and country. The second half saw Villa assert their dominance, with Ezri Konsa adding a late goal to cap off the win. Unai Emery's side has been impressive in the Europa League, and their form suggests they are strong contenders for the title. With a seven-point lead over sixth-placed Chelsea in the Premier League, Champions League qualification is within reach, but Emery is determined to secure a fifth Europa League title. The semi-final against Nottingham Forest will be the first all-English semi-final in a European competition since 2009, with the first leg scheduled for April 30 at the City Ground and the return leg at Villa Park on May 7.