Fenerbahce welcomed Nottingham Forest in the first leg of their Europa League playoff, with the Turkish side looking to establish an early advantage. The match marked a new era for Forest following Dyche's departure, with Hutchinson's performance under scrutiny.
Forest's new manager emphasized organization and clarity in his approach, stating: 'Today I hope that I see my team play organised with tactical organisation, and be able to express themselves, play with courage and a mentality to win.' Both teams approached the match with tactical discipline as they vie for a place in the next round of the competition.