Martinez, McGinn And Rogers Get 7 | Aston Villa Players Rated In Tough Loss Vs Nottingham Forest

Torres performed his defensive duties well and was tidy with his passing.

NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND – 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)

LB: Lucas Digne – 6/10

He caught the eye at times but failed to make a difference in the final third.

CM: Amadou Onana – 6.5/10

Onana worked hard defensively but lacked quality on the ball.

CM: Youri Tielemans – 6/10

He made one good run with the ball and was not shy of having a strike at goal.

RW: John McGinn – 7/10

McGinn made a positive impact at both ends of the pitch.

CAM: Morgan Rogers – 7/10

He came back to defend when he could and was a real menace in the final third.

LW: Emi Buendia – 6/10

Buendia was quiet for most of his time on the field.

ST: Ollie Watkins – 6.5/10

He engineered a few inviting chances for others around him but failed to find the back of the net.

CM: Lamare Bogarde – 6/10

His impact on the game was minimal.

CM: Douglas Luiz – 6/10

He failed to influence the game.

LB: Ian Maatsen – 6/10

Maatsen was solid at the back.

He didn’t shy away from having a strike at goal.