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The comprehensive win overturned a first-leg deficit, giving Villa a 4-1 aggregate triumph and sending the club into a major European showpiece.\n\nStriker Ollie Watkins, who opened the scoring in the crucial match, provided insight into the team's turnaround. Speaking to TNT after the final whistle, Watkins acknowledged that Villa had been too passive in the opening leg, conceding that Nottingham Forest fully deserved their victory in that encounter. However, he emphasized that the dynamic was always going to shift when the tie moved to their home ground.\n\n\"In the first leg, we were very passive. They deserved the win, but it was always going to be more difficult at Villa Park,\" Watkins explained. The forward's assessment highlighted the tactical and psychological adjustments the squad made between the two matches, transforming from a subdued outfit into a dominant force on their own turf.\n\nWatkins was quick to direct praise toward the club's manager, whose leadership he credited as the driving force behind the team's preparation and mental readiness. The striker expressed immense confidence in the manager's ability to guide the team through high-pressure situations, pointing to a proven history of success as evidence.\n\n\"There’s no better manager than this to get us prepared for this game and take us into the final. His track record speaks for itself,\" Watkins stated. This endorsement underscores the deep trust the playing squad has in the tactical direction and man-management of their coach, a bond that was clearly evident in their clinical performance against Forest.\n\nThe victory marks a significant milestone for Aston Villa, propelling them into the final of a major European competition. 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