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Forest Survives Fenerbahce Scare, Advances in Europa League
27 Feb
Summary
- Nottingham Forest secured a last-16 spot despite a second-leg defeat.
- Manager Vitor Pereira prioritized the Premier League with squad rotation.
- Callum Hudson-Odoi's goal ultimately sealed the tie for Forest.
Nottingham Forest has booked their place in the Europa League's last 16, overcoming a scare from Fenerbahce. Despite holding a 3-0 advantage from the first leg, Forest suffered a 2-1 defeat in the return fixture at the City Ground. Fenerbahce came close to a remarkable comeback, reducing the deficit to one goal on aggregate.
Manager Vitor Pereira acknowledged the risk in making six changes to his starting lineup, a decision aimed at conserving energy for a crucial upcoming Premier League match. He stated that prioritizing the next league fixture was necessary for the team's overall campaign, despite the increased difficulty in controlling the match with a rotated squad.
Fenerbahce's boss, Domenico Tedesco, expressed pride in his team's performance despite their elimination. He noted their personality and maturity on the field, regretting the missed opportunities that could have seen them complete a comeback. Forest will now await their next opponent in the last 16, which will be either Real Betis or FC Midtjylland.
