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Aston Villa head into the second leg of their Europa League semi-final needing to overturn a 1-0 deficit after defeat to Nottingham Forest in the first meeting. Unai Emery’s side have struggled for consistency recently, losing three consecutive matches, including a disappointing home defeat to Tottenham. However, Villa’s impressive European form at Villa Park and Emery’s exceptional knockout pedigree provide real hope, especially given their strong home record against Forest and long unbeaten run in European matches on home soil.
Nottingham Forest, meanwhile, arrive full of confidence after a remarkable resurgence under Vitor Pereira. A 10-game unbeaten run has lifted them away from relegation danger and to the brink of a first European final in over four decades. Forest have combined strong defensive organisation with improved attacking form, recently beating Chelsea and taking a narrow lead in this tie through Chris Wood’s penalty. With momentum firmly behind them and a proud European history to draw upon, the visitors will believe they can finish the job and reach the final.
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