Europa League semi-finalists confirmed after quarter-final conclusions

The UEFA Europa League quarter-finals have concluded, with Aston Villa, Nottingham Forest, Braga, and Freiburg advancing to the semi-finals. Aston Villa defeated Bologna 4-0 at home, securing a 7-1 aggregate victory. Nottingham Forest eliminated Porto with a 1-0 win in the second leg following a 1-1 draw, after a red card was issued to Porto's Jan Bednarek in the 7th minute. Braga defeated Real Betis 4-2 in Spain to overturn their 1-1 first-leg draw. Freiburg progressed by beating Celta Vigo 3-1 away, following their 3-0 home victory in the first leg. The semi-final pairings are Nottingham Forest against Aston Villa and Braga against Freiburg. The tournament final is scheduled to take place on May 20 at the Vodafone Arena in Istanbul.