Nottingham Forest will face Fenerbahce in a key second leg of the UEFA Europa League play-offs, holding a strong 3-0 advantage after a successful first leg in Turkey.
After parting ways with Sean Dyche two weeks ago, Nottingham Forest hired former Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Vitor Pereira, who has begun his tenure with a solid performance.
The first leg showcased a commanding display from Forest. Fans are eager to see if more surprises await at the City Ground in the second leg.
Nottingham Forest vs Fenerbahce: New Manager Impact
With their fourth manager introduced this season, Nottingham Forest is looking for a turnaround after sacking Sean Dyche and bringing in Vitor Pereira to guide them through the remaining months, as they face potential relegation in the Premier League.
Pereira, who was let go by Wolves in November 2025, faces another challenge of Premier League survival.
Wolves were in more trouble in the 2024/25 season, sitting in 19th place with just nine points from 16 matches.
The Portuguese coach has his work cut out as Forest’s European hopes remain alive after a significant 3-0 win in Turkey last week.
Goals from Murillo, Igor Jesus, and Morgan Gibbs-White have given Forest a strong lead going into the second leg at the City Ground.
The Reds almost secured their spot in the UEFA Europa League Round of 16 during their last league match against Braga, but an own goal from Ryan Yates ended that opportunity.
Thanks to the new manager’s immediate impact, Forest thrived in a challenging environment like Istanbul. Now, they must maintain their advantage, whether by winning, drawing, or losing narrowly to progress to the next round of the UEFA Europa League.