Europa League 2025-26: Midtjylland beat Nottingham Forest in five-goal thriller

Midtjylland secured a thrilliang 3-2 win away to Nottingham Forest in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday night. The Danish side is now sitting at the second spot in the table, having collected a maximum of six points from two matches, while Forest are yet to register their first European win, having started off the campaign with a 2-2 draw away to Real Betis.

Ange Postecoglou is still searching for his first victory as Forest Manager, having recorded four defeats and two draws in his first six games incharge. The Tricky Trees, playing their first home-European-match in 30 years conceded inside the opeing 18 minutes. 

Ousmane Diao converted from set-piece. Though the home side responded quickly, levelling the score four minutes later, thanks to Dan Ndoye's effort, their troubles deepend when defender Murillo left the field due to injury. 

Valdemar Andreasen's winner

Midtjylland restored the lead in the 24th-minute as Mads Bech Sorensen capitalised on yet another poor set-piece defending to find the back of the net. Postecoglu's men intensified their efforts to find the equaliser when substitute Chris Wood had two goals disallowed in quick succession. 

Nevertheless, Midtjylland sealed their win when Dario Osorio led a quick counter and Valdemar Andreasen slotted home two minutes from time. The hosts received a lifeline when VAR awarded a penalty after Elior Anderson was fouled by Diou. Wood stepped up and converted the spot-kick to reduce the deficit.