Fenerbahce 0-3 Nottingham Forest result - Vitor Pereira makes winning start as Reds head coach in Europa League play-off
Europa League / Knockout Round Play-offs
Chobani Stadyumu / 19.02.2026
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- Murillo(21')
- I. Jesus(43')
- M. Gibbs-White(50')
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Updated 19/02/2026 at 20:13 GMT
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19:57
PEREIRA MAKES WINNING START AS FOREST THRASH FENERBAHCE
Vitor Pereira made a winning start at Nottingham Forest as they took a huge step towards the Europa League round of 16 with a 3-0 victory against Fenerbahce in Turkey.
The Reds established firm control of the play-off tie, with goals from Murillo, Igor Jesus and Morgan Gibbs-White in a dominant first leg.
Forest took the lead in magnificent fashion in the 21st minute. Murillo picked the ball up in the centre circle and drove into the heart of the Fenerbahce defence before brilliantly drilling a low shot beyond Ederson from 20 yards.
Thiago made it 2-0 just before half-time. Gibbs-White flicked on Elliot Anderson's corner at the near post and the Brazilian was unmarked to nod into the empty net from underneath the crossbar.
Sidiki Cherif tested Stefan Ortega with a fierce volley from a tight angle in the opening seconds of the second half.
However, Forest ultimately put the first leg beyond the hosts in the 50th minute, as Jesus sprung the offside trap before squaring for Gibbs-White to tuck away their third goal.
Callum Hudson-Odoi and Neco Williams went close to adding further gloss to the scoreline later on but Forest will return to the City Ground for next week's second leg with a commanding three-goal advantage.
19:53
AROUND THE GROUNDS
19:48
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19:43
HISTORY MAKER
19:40
FOREST THRIVE IN UNCHARTED TERRITORY ON PEREIRA BOW
Pereira became the fourth different coach to take charge of Forest this season, doing so at a club where he previously enjoyed two spells.
This was the Reds' first ever match in Turkey, but any pre-match nerves they may have had quickly got forgotten about.
Murillo set them on their way with a wonderful individual goal, while Jesus doubled the lead with his customary Europa League goal.
The latter's seven goals in this season's competition is the most by any Forest player during a single European campaign.
Gibbs-White then got in on the act early in the second half and, from there, it was almost a procession to a comfortable victory for the visitors.
Pereira has now overseen victories in the opening matches of his last eight managerial roles, and Forest will hope his quick impact will help keep them clear of danger in the Premier League.
The omens are positive for them in this tie. Fenerbahce have never progressed from a major tie in European competition when losing the opening leg.
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FULL-TIME
Fenerbahce 0-3 Nottingham Forest
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90+2'
GOOD SAVE
Williams unleashes a low drive from the edge of the box, which Ederson is forced to get down and push around his near post.
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YELLOW CARD
Fred protests towards the referee, albeit a little too much for the liking of the official, who books him.
89'
OVER
Fenerbahce look to launch a late rally, and have a free-kick around 25 yards from goal.
Asensio steps up, but cannot keep his speculative attempt down.
84'
CHANCE
Fenerbahce fail to deal with a low ball into the box, and it breaks loose for Dominguez to latch onto.
The midfielder sweeps a shot over the crossbar, but probably should have done better there.
83'
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FOREST CHANGE
Hudson-Odoi is given a well-earned breather as he makes way for McAtee.
78'
YELLOW CARD
Soyuncu clinically takes out Williams as the Forest left-back advanced for the visitors.
The former Leicester centre-half is the latest name into the book.
77'
FENERBAHCE CHANGE
One former Premier League midfielder replaces another for the hosts, as Fred comes on for Kante.
75'
WATCH: FOREST'S FIRST-HALF GOALS
Enjoy the opening two goals that have helped the visitors take full command of this first leg.
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'Beautiful goal' - Murillo's long range strike for Forest silences Fenerbahce crowd
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'Huge! Absolutely huge!' - Jesus heads a crucial second for Forest just before half time
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73'
WATCH: GIBBS-WHITE MAKES IT 3-0
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Gibbs-White adds a third as Forest in total control at Fenerbahce
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70'
PUSHED OVER
Ederson fails to properly punch a Forest corner clear, sending it straight to Hudson-Odoi.
However, the Fenerbahce goalkeeper makes amends by pushing away the winger's volley.
69'
LOVELY TOUCH
An audacious attempt from Asensio, who back-heels the ball towards goal from Semedo's cross.
He connects well, but it is straight at the goalkeeper.
67'
FOREST SUBS
Two more changes for the visitors, as Dominguez and Yates enter the action in place of Anderson and Gibbs-White.
65'
HISTORY REQUIRED FOR FENERBAHCE
The Turkish giants have never progressed from a major European tie when losing the first leg in 26 previous attempts.
It already looks like it will take a huge effort for them to stop that streak here.
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62'
CHANGES FOR BOTH SIDES
Forest make a double-change, introducing Ndoye and Lucca in place of Hutchinson and Jesus.
There is also activity on the hosts' bench, with Yuksek replacing Talisca.