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Aston Villa secured a 4-0 second-leg win over Nottingham Forest, advancing to the Europa League final. Goals from Buendía, McGinn, and Watkins sealed the tie. Villa will face Freiburg in Istanbul.
Eight teams compete for final spots in Europa League and Conference League semi-finals. Aston Villa, Freiburg, Strasbourg, and Shakhtar Donetsk must overturn first-leg deficits to advance.
Aston Villa produced a dominant 4-0 second-leg victory over Nottingham Forest, winning 4-1 on aggregate to book their place in the Europa League final in Istanbul.
Freiburg and Aston Villa secured their spots in the 2025/2026 Europa League final after winning their semi-final second legs on May 7. The final will be held in Istanbul on May 20.
Freiburg overcame a first-leg deficit to defeat Braga 3-1 in the Europa League semi-final second leg, securing a spot in the final against Aston Villa.
Aston Villa secured a dominant 4-0 victory over Nottingham Forest in the second leg of their Europa League semi-final, overturning a first-leg deficit to book their place in the final against Freiburg.
Spanish side Rayo Vallecano defeated Strasbourg 1-0 in the second leg of their Conference League semifinal, advancing 2-0 on aggregate to reach the tournament final.
Crystal Palace defeated Shakhtar Donetsk 2-1 in the second leg, advancing 5-2 on aggregate to the Conference League final. Players highlighted squad depth challenges and the confidence from their FA Cup victory.
Crystal Palace advanced to the UEFA Europa Conference League final after defeating Shakhtar Donetsk 5-2 on aggregate. Daichi Kamada started and played a key role in the victory.
SC Freiburg reaches its first-ever European final, defeating Braga 3-1 in the Europa League semi-final second leg after a crucial early red card for the visitors.
Aston Villa overcomes a first-leg deficit to lead Nottingham Forest 4-0 in the return match, with John McGinn scoring twice. Belgian internationals Youri Tielemans and Amadou Onana are key figures as the club eyes a European final.
Aston Villa, Freiburg, Strasbourg, and Shakhtar Donetsk must overturn first-leg deficits in Thursday's Europa League and Conference League semi-final second legs. Follow all the action live.
Aston Villa takes a commanding 2-0 lead over Nottingham Forest in the Europa League semi-final, putting them on the verge of the final. Belgian stars Tielemans and Onana feature in the match.
Eight teams clash in decisive Europa League and Conference League semi-final second legs. Aston Villa, Freiburg, Strasbourg, and Shakhtar Donetsk must overturn first-leg deficits to reach the finals.
Aston Villa, Freiburg, Strasbourg, and Shakhtar Donetsk must overturn first-leg deficits in Thursday's Europa League and Conference League semi-final second legs. Follow all the action live.
The EFL investigates Southampton after Middlesbrough alleged unauthorized filming of their training session ahead of the Championship play-off semi-final, a violation of league rules.
The EFL is investigating Southampton for allegedly spying on Middlesbrough's training before their Championship play-off semi-final, a potential breach of league rules.
Krasnodar goalkeeper Stanislav Agkatsev reflects on his team's dramatic penalty shootout victory against Dynamo Moscow in the Russian Cup final, securing their place in the Superfinal.
Krasnodar secures third Russian Cup final appearance after penalty shootout victory over Dynamo Moscow. The club will now face Spartak in the Superfinal, seeking to overcome a history of final defeats.
Aston Villa faces a 1-0 deficit against Nottingham Forest at the break in their Europa League match. Belgian internationals Youri Tielemans, Amadou Onana, and Matz Sels are involved, raising questions about their potential presence in the final.