Nottingham Forest overwhelm Ferencvaros in Europa League
Nottingham Forest delivered a comprehensive 4-0 demolition of Ferencvaros at the City Ground, ending the Hungarian side’s unbeaten European campaign and booking their place in the Europa League play-offs, reports BritPanorama.
The emphatic victory served as an ideal response following their disappointing performance against Braga in the previous fixture. Brazilian striker Igor Jesus emerged as the standout performer, netting twice in a match where Forest exhibited dominance.
With this result, Forest have now triumphed in four of their six matches in the competition this season, earning them home advantage in the second leg of their upcoming play-off tie. The first leg is set to take place on February 19.
Forest broke the deadlock in the 19th minute through an own goal, with Ryan Yates delivering a cross that Otvos turned into his own net amid confusion. Jesus then doubled the lead five minutes later, winning possession before driving towards goal and scoring with a deflected strike. He added his second shortly after half-time, latching onto a passed ball and finishing decisively.
McAtee completed the rout from the penalty spot late on, securing his first goal for the club. The draw for the play-off round is expected on Friday, where Forest will discover whether they will face Fenerbahce or Panathinaikos.
Before their European commitments resume, Forest face a busy Premier League schedule, kicking off with Crystal Palace at home on February 1. The club is also actively pursuing the signing of a centre-forward ahead of the transfer deadline, highlighting their intention to strengthen for their first European knockout campaign in three decades.
As the pressure mounts ahead of a decisive period, Nottingham Forest’s performance is a reminder of the heights they can reach when everything clicks. Yet, the challenge remains—balancing domestic ambitions with their continental aspirations will require both strategy and adaptability.
