27.02.2026 11:18
Fenerbahçe defeated Nottingham Forest 2-1 in the second leg of the UEFA Europa League play-off round but was eliminated from the competition due to a 3-0 loss in the first match. The English press emphasized that the home team struggled and their performance fell short of expectations. In particular, the Telegraph and Guardian noted that Nottingham Forest advanced after a tough battle. Additionally, it was widely reported that Nottingham Forest fans reacted negatively towards the team.
In the UEFA Europa League playoff round, Fenerbahçe defeated Nottingham Forest 2-1 away. However, due to the 3-0 defeat in the first match, the yellow-blues bid farewell to the organization. The match received extensive coverage in the English press.
"THEY JUST MANAGED TO GET THROUGH"
British media outlets emphasized that Nottingham Forest struggled on the field despite advancing to the next round.
Telegraph wrote that Forest advanced to the last 16 by "overcoming the fear of Fenerbahçe," while the Guardian highlighted Hudson-Odoi's contribution and described the match as challenging.
Independent noted that the English representative experienced tension both on and off the field, evaluating their performance as "dull." BBC stated that despite Forest's disorganized play, they advanced to the next round.
FANS PROTESTED
Daily Mail reported that Nottingham Forest fans booed the team during halftime. TNT Sports and Nottingham Post also wrote that the English team advanced thanks to their advantage in Istanbul, but did not present a convincing image in the return match.