"Different competitions, different circumstances. The semi-final against Olympiacos two years ago, we lost, but we were also in the Premier League fighting to finish fourth. We finished that season tired and with some injuries. We lost, we accepted it, and it was a process we went through at that moment."
"Last year, we played the FA Cup semi-final and went to Wembley. It was my first experience of a semi-final at Wembley in the FA Cup. We lost against Crystal Palace - another experience. But they were two different situations: against Olympiacos it was over two legs, and against Crystal Palace in the FA Cup it was 90 minutes."
"It is a key moment in this competition. How we have been performing has been fantastic, but now the semi-final is 50-50 between the two teams. It is very important for both sides."
Aston Villa prepares for a historic Europa League semi-final against Nottingham Forest, marking the first all-Midlands UEFA tie. Unai Emery reflects on previous semi-final losses to Olympiacos and Crystal Palace, emphasizing the lessons learned. Villa has won nine consecutive Europa League matches, while Emery has a strong record in semi-finals. He acknowledges the competitive nature of the upcoming match, highlighting Nottingham Forest's European history and the importance of the moment for both teams.
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