Key Takeaways:
- Nottingham Forest secured a commanding 4:0 win over Ferencváros at City Ground in their Europa League main phase finale
- Igor Jesus netted twice, including his 10th goal of the season, to lead Forest’s attack
- Both clubs will learn their opponents in the upcoming playoff draw on Friday, January 30
Match Analysis
Nottingham Forest concluded the main phase of their Europa League campaign in emphatic fashion on home turf, dispatching Ferencváros 4:0. Although the hosts had already guaranteed themselves a berth in the knockout play-off round, this composed and clinical performance bodes well as they head into the round of 32. For Ferencváros, whose side was managed by Robbie Keane, the defeat brings their main phase to a close as both clubs now await the outcome of the draw scheduled for Friday, January 30.
Nottingham Forest put four past Ferencváros 🤯#UEL pic.twitter.com/p6GJGK0bIy
— UEFA Europa League (@EuropaLeague) January 29, 2026
Key Moments and Player Performances
The visitors made an early statement with Kristoffer Zachariassen hitting the post, but soon after, the momentum shifted decisively toward Forest. In the 17th minute, the breakthrough came via an own goal by Bence Jotvos, setting the stage for the hosts. Only four minutes later, Igor Jesus found the net to double Forest’s advantage and reached his 10th goal of the campaign. Jesus continued his impressive showing, registering his second of the night shortly after half-time by weaving through the defence and confidently finishing past the goalkeeper.
The scoreline was completed when Forest were awarded a penalty following a foul on Dan Ndoye, which McAtee duly converted to secure a comprehensive 4:0 triumph.
Looking Ahead
With their place in the play-off round already secure, Nottingham Forest’s supporters will be encouraged by the team’s display heading into the round of 32. Despite missing out on the tournament’s top eight, this dominant showing provides confidence for the challenges ahead. Both Forest and Ferencváros must now await the draw on Friday, January 30 to discover their next Europa League opponents.
