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No Gibbs-White, Wood role - Nottingham Forest starting XI vs Porto predicted

On Thursday, Nottingham Forest reached their first European semi-final in 42 years after defeating FC Porto 1-0 at the City Ground, securing a 2-1 aggregate victory.
The club rallied around England international Elliot Anderson, who was unavailable for the fixture following the recent passing of his mother, Helen, with players dedicating the victory to him.
Porto defender Jan Bednarek received a red card in the eighth minute, and Morgan Gibbs-White scored the decisive goal in the 12th minute to put Forest ahead.
Celebrations were tempered as Striker Chris Wood limped off injured in the second half, joining other casualties as the team prepares to face Premier League rivals Aston Villa in the semi-finals.
Head coach Vitor Pereira must now balance European ambitions with the club's precarious Premier League position, with a crucial relegation clash against Burnley set for Sunday.

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The Independent

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Forest set up Europa League clash with Aston Villa after narrow quarter-final win

Nottingham Forest 1-0 Porto: Morgan Gibbs-White scored the only goal to earn a 1-0 second-leg win.

7 hours ago·London, United Kingdom

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RTÉ

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Europa League: Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa advance

Nottingham Forest reached their first European semi-final since 1984 as they set up an all-English Europa League last-four meeting with Aston Villa after overcoming 10-man Porto 1-0 at the City Ground to progress 2-1 on aggregate.

7 hours ago·Ireland

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ESPN

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Nottm Forest 1-0 FC Porto (Apr 16, 2026) Game Analysis

Expert recap and game analysis of the Nottingham Forest vs. FC Porto Uefa Europa League game from April 16, 2026 on ESPN.

7 hours ago·United States

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The Telegraph

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Nottingham Forest set up all-English Europa League semi-final with nailbiting victory over Porto

Brian Clough was still orchestrating moments of magic the last time Nottingham Forest competed in a European semi-final.

10 hours ago·London, United Kingdom

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Observador

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Live/ Nottingham Forest-Fc Porto. Diogo Costa Avoids the Goal of Igor Jesus (1-0, 50')

The dragons visit the English in the second hand of the final rooms of the Europa League after the tie of a week ago in the Dragon. Martim Fernandes is low confirmed. The match starts at 8pm. Continue here.

10 hours ago·Portugal

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Outlook India

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Nottingham Forest Vs FC Porto LIVE Score, UEFA Europa League QF Leg 2: Gibbs-White Goal Sends Hosts Into Last Four

Nottingham Forest Vs FC Porto, UEFA Europa League 2025-26 Quarter-Final 2nd Leg: Follow play-by-play updates and live scores from the Nottingham Forest Vs FC Porto FC, UEL Quarter-final second leg, right here

12 hours ago·New Delhi, India

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