"To reach a semi-final is a huge achievement. Winning a trophy is very difficult. Very, very, very difficult. It's not a defeat if we are not achieving a trophy."
"The only way forwards is to keep going, improving, having opportunities in the present and the future. We have the opportunity now, but only one team can win."
"When I spoke before the first leg, we had 25% of the possibility to win a trophy. Now it's maybe less because we started losing."
"This is football, and you must respect every competition and, in Europe, you must respect each team."
Unai Emery emphasizes that reaching the semi-finals is a significant achievement for Aston Villa, regardless of the outcome against Nottingham Forest. Despite being considered favorites, Villa faces a challenging situation after losing the first leg. The team's chances of winning the trophy have decreased, but Emery insists that not winning should not be viewed as a failure. He highlights the importance of continuous improvement and respecting all teams in competition, acknowledging the difficulty of winning a trophy.
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