19.02.2026 22:50
Fenerbahçe lost 3-0 to English representative Nottingham Forest in the first match of the UEFA Europa League Round of 16 playoff. The return match will be played on Thursday, February 26 in England.
In the first match of the UEFA Europa League Round of 16 playoff, the English representative Nottingham Forest faced our representative Fenerbahçe. The match played at Chobani Stadium ended with Nottingham Forest winning 3-0.
MERT MÜLDÜR'S HEADER WAS NOT ACCURATE
In the 19th minute, Asensio took the corner kick won from the right. In this player's cross into the penalty area, Mert Müldür made a header, but the ball went just over the bar.
NOTTINGHAM TOOK THE LEAD
In the 21st minute, Nottingham Forest took the lead. Murillo, who intercepted the ball in midfield, passed to Anderson and moved to the edge of the penalty area. In this player's long shot, the ball went into the corner to the left of Ederson.
NO PASSAGE FOR EDERSON
In the 28th minute, Nottingham Forest came on strong. In Odoi's pass, Hutchinson, who met the ball in the left diagonal of the penalty area, crossed to Gibbs-White, who entered the penalty area from the left wing. In this player's header, Ederson positioned himself well and did not allow a goal.
THE DIFFERENCE IN KADIKÖY INCREASED TO TWO
In the 43rd minute, the English team increased the lead to 2. In the corner kick won from the left, Anderson crossed to the near post. Igor Jesus sent the ball, which Gibbs-White headed to the back post, into the net from close range.
THE VISITING TEAM STARTED THE SECOND HALF WITH A GOAL
In the 50th minute, the score became 3-0. In the ball intercepted by Hutchinson, Igor Jesus saw Gibbs-White, who was completely open on his left. Gibbs-White found the net through Ederson's legs.
FENERBAHÇE LEFT THE ROUND CHANCE TO MIRACLES
No other goals were scored in the remainder of the match, and Nottingham Forest won the match. The return match will be played on February 26, Thursday, in England. The yellow-navy team will need at least a 4-goal victory to advance. If Fenerbahçe wins by 3 goals, the return match will go to extra time.