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Forest Stumbles in Braga Despite Massive Investment

Published January 23, 2026, 23:00
Forest Stumbles in Braga Despite Massive Investment

Nottingham Forest suffered a 1-0 defeat to Braga in Portugal, marking a disappointing night for the team. They missed a penalty through Morgan Gibbs-White and conceded an own goal by Ryan Yates. The late red card for Elliot Anderson compounded a poor performance. While the loss doesn't eliminate Forest from the Europa League, it complicates their path. The result has sparked concern in England, as Forest spent over 200 million euros on new players during the summer transfer window. This defeat raises questions about the effectiveness of these investments and the team's ability to meet expectations. Manager Sean Dyche is under pressure to find solutions and turn things around. The team needs to improve its performance and demonstrate greater consistency to compete for a place in the next rounds of the Europa League. Despite the setback, Forest remains competitive and has further opportunities to qualify. However, they must learn from their mistakes and present a better performance in upcoming matches.