Kick-off on April 30, 2026, at 22:00.

In the first leg of the UEFA Europa League semifinals, Nottingham Forest will face Aston Villa at the City Ground in Nottingham. This all-English clash on the European stage promises to be one of the standout fixtures of the current campaign. The hosts come into the match in excellent form after a series of strong performances across competitions. On April 19, Forest secured a convincing 4-1 win over Burnley in the domestic league. The team also successfully advanced through the Europa League quarterfinals, defeating Porto 1-0 on April 16. Home support at the City Ground is expected to be a key factor for Vitor Pereira’s side.

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Aston Villa is also showing impressive results both domestically and in Europe. The Birmingham side thrashed Bologna 4-0 in the second leg of the Europa League quarterfinals, comfortably booking its place in the semifinals. In the Premier League, Villa recorded a high-scoring 4-3 victory over Sunderland on April 19. Notably, the two teams met recently on April 12 in league play, with that match at the City Ground ending in a 1-1 draw, highlighting the balanced nature of this matchup. Both sides rely on attacking football and high intensity this season. The upcoming clash in Nottingham will be a crucial step toward the final in Dublin, so each team will aim to build a solid advantage ahead of the return leg.

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