Result Fenerbahce 0 - 3 Nottingham Forest, Thursday 19 February 2026, UEFA Europa League Knockout Playoffs

Fenerbahce faced a defeat in the UEFA Europa League Knockout Playoffs First Leg on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at the Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium in Istanbul. In contrast, Vitor Pereira had a fantastic beginning to his tenure at Nottingham Forest, as his new squad secured a 3-0 victory over Fenerbahce, putting them one step closer to the last 16 of the Europa League.

Goals from Murillo, Igor Jesus, and Morgan Gibbs-White created a memorable evening for Forest. This win indicates that, unless something goes terribly wrong in the second leg next week at the City Ground, Forest is set to face either Real Betis or Midtjylland in the last 16.

Coach Pereira was at the helm of Forest for the first time, having become their fourth manager in a tumultuous season, and the outcome could not have been more favorable as they established a strong lead in the playoff round first leg in Istanbul.

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FENERBAHÇE (TUR) - NOTTINGHAM FOREST FC (ENG)
Fenerbahçe Şükrü Saracoğlu Spor Kompleksi
Istanbul

18:45

Referee: Sandro Schärer SUI
Assistant Referee 1: Stéphane De Almeida SUI
Assistant Referee 2: Jonas Erni SUI
Fourth Official: Anojen Kanagasingam SUI
Video Assistant Referee: Lukas Fähndrich SUI
Assistant Video Assistant Referee: Luca Cibelli SUI
UEFA Referee Observer: René Temmink NED
UEFA Delegate: Jens Futterknecht GER

⚽️  Goals: 21' Murillo, 43' Igor Jesus, 50' Morgan Gibbs-White

🟨  Yellow Cards:  9' Milan Skriniar (F), 69' Jayden Oosterwolde  (F), 78' Caglar Söyüncü (F), 91' Fred (F)

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