"Emery stated, 'It's important for both teams and we have something similar, both clubs have won the European Cup. Now to play in the semifinal is very important for us and for them.'"
"'This semifinal is something special for both teams because it is an opportunity to play a semifinal and I know how difficult it is to play a semifinal,' Emery added."
"'Today we extended the same game plan as we did last week in Bologna, respecting them and the competition,' Emery noted, praising the team's performance."
Aston Villa secured a place in the Europa League semifinals with a 7-1 aggregate victory over Bologna. Ollie Watkins opened the scoring, followed by Emi Buendia and Ezri Konsa, who contributed to a dominant first-half performance. The upcoming semifinal against Nottingham Forest is significant for both clubs, as they share a history of European success. Unai Emery emphasized the importance of the match and the excitement surrounding it, highlighting the team's collective performance and the support from fans.
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