Forest looked to have the job done against the Turkish side after a handsome 3-0 victory in last week’s first leg in Istanbul. But Kerem Akturkoglu’s double put Fenerbahce 2-0 up at the City Ground as they threatened one of the great European comebacks. However, Callum Hudson-Odoi’s second-half strike killed the tie and sent Forest through to a last-16 meeting with either Real Betis or FC Midtjylland, despite a 2-1 defeat on the night. Boss Vitor Pereira had seen enough and brought on Igor Jesus, Hudson-Odoi, Ola Aina and Ibrahim Sangare at half-time in a bid to wrestle back control of the game. Forest had chances to close out the tie in style as Jesus and Hutchinson raced through on goal, but shot straight at Tarik Cetin on each occasion.

Source: Express February 26, 2026 22:13 UTC