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Aston Villa reach European final
Aston Villa secured a place in their first European final since 1982 with a comprehensive 4-0 victory over Nottingham Forest at Villa Park.
Captain John McGinn was the hero of the night, netting two goals to overturn a first-leg deficit and seal a 4-1 aggregate win.
Unai Emery's side will now face Bundesliga outfit SC Freiburg in the Europa League final in Istanbul on May 20.
The historic victory was witnessed by Prince William, a lifelong Villa fan, who joined the players in the dressing room for post-match celebrations.
Unai Emery
Spanish association football manager
Spanish association football manager
Aston Villa F.C.
Association football club in Birmingham, England
Association football club in Birmingham, England
Nottingham Forest F.C.
Association football club in West Bridgford, England
Association football club in West Bridgford, England
William, Prince of Wales
Heir apparent to the throne of the United Kingdom and 14 Commonwealth Realms
Heir apparent to the throne of the United Kingdom and 14 Commonwealth Realms