Nottingham Forest secured a place in the Europa League last eight following their second-leg fixture on 19 March. The result provides a reprieve for Nuno Espirito Santo's side, who currently sit 17th in the Premier League table. According to official league data, Forest remain only one point above the relegation zone after 29 matches played. The club has struggled for consistency in domestic competition this term, recording only six wins in the top flight so far.
Per The Guardian, the squad's European form contrasts with their battle against the drop. The East Midlands side must now balance their continental commitments with a fight for survival. Forest have 25 points and a goal difference of minus 18, putting them just ahead of 18th-placed Luton Town. Supporters at the City Ground witnessed a rare highlight in a season otherwise defined by disciplinary points deductions and league struggles. The draw for the quarter-final stage takes place today, while the team prepares to return to league action this weekend.
