US EditionForest ease past Fenerbahce in Pereira's first game in charge
Vitor Pereira's Forest secured a dominant 3-0 first-leg lead in Istanbul with goals from Murillo, Igor Jesus, and Morgan Gibbs-White, boosting hopes of extending their rare European run.
- On February 19, 2026, Nottingham Forest beat Fenerbahce 3-0 in the Europa League knockout play-off first leg in Istanbul, marking Vitor Pereira's winning debut as manager.
- Facing relegation pressure, Forest sit three points above the Premier League relegation zone after Dyche's departure last week, with Pereira appointed to stabilize the season.
- Pereira selected two changes, with Murillo opening the scoring in the 21st minute and Jesus heading in from a corner, followed by Gibbs-White's goal.
- The result leaves Forest in pole position to finish the tie at the City Ground on February 26, and progression would set up a last-16 clash with Real Betis or Midtjylland.
- This season's rapid managerial changes, including short reigns of Ange Postecoglou and Nuno Espirito Santo, highlight Forest's precarious job security despite Pereira's familiarity with owner Evangelos Marinakis.
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By Karel Janicek - Vítor Pereira made a positive impact on Thursday in his first game in charge of Nottingham Forest, guiding them to a 3-0 victory away to Fenerbahçe in the first leg of their Europa League playoff. Two Brazilians, defender Murillo and striker Igor Jesus, scored for the English side, as did captain Morgan Gibbs-White, giving Forest a commanding lead in the tie ahead of the return leg at the City Ground. Meanwhile, Martin O’Neill…
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Nottingham Forest delivered a commanding performance in Istanbul, crushing Fenerbahce 3-0 in their Europa League knockout round first leg on Thursday evening. The victory marked an impeccable beginning for Vitor Pereira in his role as Forest manager, with goals from Murillo, Igor Jesus, and Morgan Gibbs-White securing a substantial advantage ahead of the return fixture at the City Ground.The match represented a significant milestone for the club…
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