Aston Villa boss Unai Emery after the rampant win against Bologna: “I have my own experiences knowing how difficult it is in Europe, the process that we are doing and the demand.
“We extended the game plan that we did there last week in Bologna. We wanted to stop them and impose our way. The performance and quality form the two matches has been fantastic, but difficult. We have won this [quarter-final] clearly.”
On Ollie Watkins’ 100th goal for Villa: “Indeed, the numbers are very important. For him, this is a special day because he achieved it. We want to help them and support them to achieve different objectives they have.
“We need him scoring goals and assists. The strikers are very important. The minutes he played today were good but there is still work to do.”
On facing Nottingham Forest in the semi-final: “It’s important for both teams. They have the momentum in their history of doing it at the highest level. It’s going to be a very good semi-final for both teams and the supporters.
“I know how hard it is to play in semi-finals.”
Captain John McGinn speaking to TNT Sports: “We needed to get the first goal, it was very important. They are a dangerous team away from home. A great first half gets us to a semi-final. I’m delighted.
“They press you aggressively. Last week we didn’t pass it forward enough.”
On Watkins’ achievement: “It’s a great achievement for a massive club.”
Did you know?
Aston Villa have won each of their last nine European games, setting the outright longest winning run by an English team in Uefa Cup/Europa League history.
Ollie Watkins is now the outright top goalscorer in major European competition for Aston Villa with 10 goals, overtaking Peter Withe and John McGinn who scored nine each.
Hear more from Emery speaking after the match on BBC Sounds here or by clicking play below