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Nottingham Forest Returns to Europe: Faces Malmo Rematch

8/30/2025

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Summary

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Nottingham Forest will play Malmo in the Europa League, a rematch of the 1979 European Cup final.
This marks Forest's return to European competition after 30 years.
Their group also includes Porto, Real Betis, and Braga; Aston Villa faces Feyenoord and Bologna.
The league phase begins on September 24, with the top eight teams advancing to knockout rounds.
Forest aims to qualify for the knockout stage and reach the quarter-finals.

History

Historical Context

Nottingham Forest's victory in the 1979 European Cup marked a pinnacle in their history, as they defeated Malmö FF 1-0 to secure their first major European title. This triumph followed a period of dominance under manager Brian Clough, who led the club to back-to-back European Cups in 1979 and 1980. Their recent return to the Premier League in 2022 signifies a potential revival of their storied legacy.

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Story summary

Nottingham Forest will play Malmo in the Europa League, a rematch of the 1979 European Cup final.
This marks Forest's return to European competition after 30 years.
Their group also includes Porto, Real Betis, and Braga; Aston Villa faces Feyenoord and Bologna.
The league phase begins on September 24, with the top eight teams advancing to knockout rounds.
Forest aims to qualify for the knockout stage and reach the quarter-finals.

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