{"id":27429,"date":"2026-04-30T21:56:33","date_gmt":"2026-04-30T21:56:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/echo-test\/demo76e71539\/2026\/04\/30\/martinez-mcginn-and-rogers-get-7-aston-villa-players-rated-in-tough-loss-vs-nottingham-forest\/"},"modified":"2026-04-30T21:56:33","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T21:56:33","slug":"martinez-mcginn-and-rogers-get-7-aston-villa-players-rated-in-tough-loss-vs-nottingham-forest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpinitiate.com\/echo-test\/demo76e71539\/2026\/04\/30\/martinez-mcginn-and-rogers-get-7-aston-villa-players-rated-in-tough-loss-vs-nottingham-forest\/","title":{"rendered":"Martinez, McGinn And Rogers Get 7 | Aston Villa Players Rated In Tough Loss Vs Nottingham Forest"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Aston Villa faced off against Nottingham Forest at the City Ground earlier tonight as they hope to secure a good result on the road in the first leg of their UEFA Europa League semifinal clash. The Villans made a solid start to the game and managed to get to the half-time break with a goalless scoreline.<\/p>\n

Chris Wood finally broke the deadlock for Nottingham from the penalty spot in the 71st minute. The Midlands derby ended with the Villans suffering a tough 1-0 loss away from home.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s take a look at how each Aston Villa<\/a> player fared during the clash against Nottingham Forest.<\/p>\n

GK: Emiliano Martinez \u2013 7\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

He made a few solid saves at the back and couldn\u2019t save Wood\u2019s penalty in the second half.<\/p>\n

RB: Matty Cash \u2013 6.5\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cash earned the ball back twice but lacked quality going forward.<\/p>\n

CB: Ezri Konsa \u2013 6.5\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

He put his foot through the ball when he could and was good on the ball.<\/p>\n

CB: Pau Torres \u2013 6.5\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Torres performed his defensive duties well and was tidy with his passing.<\/p>\n

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NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND \u2013 APRIL 30: Emiliano Martinez of Aston Villa makes a save from Igor Jesus of Nottingham Forest during the UEFA Europa League 2025\/26 Semi-Final First Leg match between Nottingham Forest FC and Aston Villa FC at City Ground on April 30, 2026 in Nottingham, England. (Photo by Carl Recine\/Getty Images)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

LB: Lucas Digne \u2013 6\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

He caught the eye at times but failed to make a difference in the final third.<\/p>\n

CM: Amadou Onana \u2013 6.5\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Onana worked hard defensively but lacked quality on the ball.<\/p>\n

CM: Youri Tielemans \u2013 6\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

He made one good run with the ball and was not shy of having a strike at goal.<\/p>\n

RW: John McGinn \u2013 7\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

McGinn made a positive impact at both ends of the pitch.<\/p>\n

CAM: Morgan Rogers \u2013 7\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

He came back to defend when he could and was a real menace in the final third.<\/p>\n

LW: Emi Buendia \u2013 6\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Buendia was quiet for most of his time on the field.<\/p>\n

ST: Ollie Watkins \u2013 6.5\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

He engineered a few inviting chances for others around him but failed to find the back of the net.<\/p>\n

Substitutes:<\/strong><\/p>\n

CM: Lamare Bogarde \u2013 6\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

His impact on the game was minimal.<\/p>\n

CM: Douglas Luiz \u2013 6\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

He failed to influence the game.<\/p>\n

LB: Ian Maatsen \u2013 6\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

Maatsen was solid at the back.<\/p>\n

LW: Jadon Sancho \u2013 6\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n

He didn\u2019t shy away from having a strike at goal.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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