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Nottingham Forest Eyes Europa League Glory After 3-0 Win

2/25/2026

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Summary

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Nottingham Forest will host Fenerbahce in the Europa League after a 3-0 first-leg victory.
If Forest advances, they will face Real Betis or Midtjylland in the last 16.
The draw will take place February 26 at UEFA's headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland.
The last-16 fixtures are set for March 12 and 19.
Forest finished 13th in the league and could earn £6.1 million as finalists and £5.2 million as winners.

History

Historical Context

In 1980, Valencia triumphed in the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup, defeating Arsenal on penalties in a historic final at Heysel Stadium. This marked Valencia's third European title, showcasing the competitive landscape of European football. Nottingham Forest, having secured back-to-back European Cup victories in 1979 and 1980, now aims to replicate such success in the Europa League, enhancing their stature and financial prospects.

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Story summary

Nottingham Forest will host Fenerbahce in the Europa League after a 3-0 first-leg victory.
If Forest advances, they will face Real Betis or Midtjylland in the last 16.
The draw will take place February 26 at UEFA's headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland.
The last-16 fixtures are set for March 12 and 19.
Forest finished 13th in the league and could earn £6.1 million as finalists and £5.2 million as winners.

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