Nottingham Forest’s first European campaign starts with frustrating draw

FootballSports
25 Sep 2025 • 5:11 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Nottingham Forest's return to European competition in the Europa League ended in a frustrating 2-2 draw against Real Betis in Seville.
  • Igor Jesus scored a brace for Forest, while Cedric Bakambu and Antony found the net for Real Betis.
  • Manager Ange Postecoglou's wait for a first victory extends to a fourth game, but he saw positives in the team's performance.
  • Postecoglou praised the 'outstanding' football and 'beauty' in some of Forest's constructed goals, despite acknowledging a lack of clinical edge.
  • Forest will now focus on their upcoming Premier League match against Sunderland at the City Ground, which will be Postecoglou's first home game.

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