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Two Premier League clubs with historical ties to European competition clash in the final four as Nottingham Forest host Aston Villa in the first leg of their Europa League semifinal on Thursday to close out April.
With Aston Villa aiming at qualifying for the Champions League via the Premier League table, sitting fifth with four games to go, they are also angling for their first major European trophy since 1982, when they beat Bayern Munich in the European Cup final.
Nottingham Forest are also seeking their first European trophy since their famous back-to-back titles in 1979 and 1980 under Brian Clough. For Forest, however, this would be their only avenue back into the Champions League, as they sit 16th in the Premier League standings, just five points off the relegation zone.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the weekly schedule.
Nottingham Forest vs. Aston Villa live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this Europa League semifinal first leg in English across the United States:
TV channel: CBS Sports Network
Live stream: Paramount+, Fubo
This match will be televised on CBS Sports Network, with streaming on Paramount+.
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This match is also available to stream on Fubo.
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What time does Nottingham Forest vs. Aston Villa kick off?
This Europa League semifinal first leg takes place at The City Ground in Nottinghamshire, England and kicks off on Thursday, April 30 at 8 p.m. local time.
Here's how that time translates across the United States:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Thu, Apr. 30 | 3:00 p.m. |
| Central Time | Thu, Apr. 30 | 2:00 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Thu, Apr. 30 | 1:00 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Thu, Apr. 30 | 12:00 p.m. |
Europa League fixture schedule this season
All times Eastern.
Thursday, April 30
- Braga vs. Freiburg (3 p.m.)
- Nottingham Forest vs. Aston Villa (3 p.m.)
Thursday, May 7
- Freiburg vs. Braga (3 p.m.)
- Aston Villa vs. Nottingham Forest (3 p.m.)
Wednesday, May 20
- Europa League final (3 p.m.)
English (US)