Aston Villa fans are on their way to Istanbul after a glorious night at Villa Park saw Unai Emery's men thrash Nottingham Forest 4-0 to book their place in the Europa League Final. The victory overturned a 1-0 deficit from the first leg at the City Ground, extending Villa's perfect home European record to 10 consecutive wins and delivering one of the most memorable nights in the club's recent history.
Match Highlights
Ollie Watkins levelled the tie in the 36th minute, finishing off a fine move involving Emi Buendia. Buendia then scored from the penalty spot in the second half after a VAR check. John McGinn added a late double to kill off Forest and send Villa to Turkey for a second time this season. The atmosphere at Villa Park was electric, with fans creating a sea of claret and blue and unveiling a stunning tifo before kick-off.
Celebrations and Key Moments
The victory sparked wild celebrations among players, staff, and supporters. Emiliano Martinez climbed onto the crossbar after the final whistle, while Prince William, the future King and a lifelong Villa fan, was seen celebrating the goals from the stands. Former Villa player Lee Hendrie also joined in the festivities. The images from the night capture the build-up, the action, and the joyous scenes that followed the final whistle.
Aston Villa will now face their opponents in the Europa League final in Istanbul, aiming to lift the trophy and cap off a remarkable European campaign under Unai Emery.
