UEFA Europa League
Nottingham ForestNottingham ForestThu 30 Apr
15:00 GMT-4
City Ground, Nottingham
Aston VillaAston VillaWhere to watch in United States
It's on CBS Sports Network
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Channel numbers
CBS Sports Network
directv 221 · dish 158 · spectrum 310
About the match
An all-Premier League Europa League semi-final — and Forest's first European semi since the 1995-96 UEFA Cup. The City Ground hosts the first leg; both sides know whoever takes a one-goal cushion to the Midlands derby return at Villa Park is in pole position for Istanbul. Emery's Villa have made the deep knockout stages a habit; Forest are the surprise, having ridden a strong group stage into a kind bracket. The final is at Beşiktaş Park on 20 May — winner qualifies for next season's Champions League regardless of league finish, which sharpens both managers' team selection.
