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Nottingham Forest Battles Braga Amid Injury Woes

1/23/2026

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Forest Aims High

Nottingham Forest faces Braga in a Europa League match tonight, aiming to finish in the top eight and secure automatic knockout qualification.
Forest has been hampered by injuries, missing Chris Wood and Igor Jesus after a recent draw with Arsenal.
Braga, fifth in the Portuguese league, seeks to solidify its position despite suspended top scorer Rodrigo Zalazar, while heavy rain could affect play.

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Salzburg Dominates Basel

Red Bull Salzburg defeated Basel 3-0 in the Europa League.
Rangers defeated Ludogorets 1-0.
Nottingham Forest drew 0-0 with Braga after struggling without a center forward.
Bologna and Celtic drew 2-2, with Celtic earning a point after being reduced to ten men.
Aston Villa advanced with a 1-0 win over Fenerbahce while weather conditions were challenging in Braga.

History

Historical Context

Established in 1971, the UEFA Cup, now known as the Europa League, aimed to enhance European club competition. Tottenham Hotspur won the inaugural tournament in 1972. Over the years, clubs like Nottingham Forest, which triumphed in the 1979 European Cup, have faced ongoing challenges in international play, highlighting the need for resilience in European football.

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Forest Aims High

Nottingham Forest faces Braga in a Europa League match tonight, aiming to finish in the top eight and secure automatic knockout qualification.
Forest has been hampered by injuries, missing Chris Wood and Igor Jesus after a recent draw with Arsenal.
Braga, fifth in the Portuguese league, seeks to solidify its position despite suspended top scorer Rodrigo Zalazar, while heavy rain could affect play.

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