UEFA Europa League Round of 16
FC Midtjylland 1 - 2 PEN 0-3 Nottingham Forest
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
N. Dominguez (N. Milenkovic) 40'
HT
46' ↓ V. Byskov ↑Lee Han-Beom
46' ↓ P. Billing ↑A. Simsir
51' Júnior Brumado
R. Yates (J. McAtee) 52'
56' ↓ Junior Brumado ↑Cho Gue-Sung
↓ O. Hutchinson ↑M. Gibbs-White 61'
↓ D. Ndoye ↑N. Williams 61'
↓ N. Milenkovic ↑Murillo 61'
69' M. Erlic
71' Darío Osorio
↓ D. Bakwa ↑O. Aina 75'
↓ J. McAtee ↑E. Anderson 75'
88' Pedro Bravo
91' ↓ O. Diao ↑A. Gabriel
↓ N. Dominguez ↑I. Sangare 91'
Murillo 94'
102' Martin Erlić
103' ↓ D. Osorio ↑E. Chilufya
Elliot Anderson 114'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
FC Midtjylland
Goalkeepers
Elías Ólafsson 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
120
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Ousmane Diao 
NPC
90
Minutes
90
Minutes
43%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
Martin Erlić 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Mads Bech Sørensen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
120
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Victor Bak Jensen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
120
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Philip Billing
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Pedro Bravo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
120
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Denil Castillo 
PROVOCATEUR
5
Fouls Won
5
Fouls Won
15
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Valdemar Byskov
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Darío Osorio
NPC
103
Minutes
103
Minutes
17%
Pass Acc
6.2
Rating
Forwards
Júnior Brumado 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
BENCH
Jonas Lössl 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Mark Nnamdi Ugboh
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Han-Beom Lee
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adam Gabriel 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Aral Şimşir
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Junior Zé
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gue-sung Cho
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Edward Chilufya
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mikael Uhre
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Julius Emefile
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mikel Gogorza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nottingham Forest
Goalkeepers
Stefan Ortega
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
120
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Zach Abbott
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Nikola Milenković 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
16%
Pass Acc
Morato
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
120
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Dan Ndoye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Ryan Yates
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Nicolás Domínguez 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.7
Rating
Dilane Bakwa
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
Omari Hutchinson
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
17%
Pass Acc
James McAtee 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.3
Rating
Lorenzo Lucca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
120
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Matz Sels
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Keehan Willows
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Neco Williams
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Murillo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
59
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ola Aina
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Justin Hanks
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Morgan Gibbs-White
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Elliot Anderson
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ibrahim Sangaré
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jimmy Sinclair
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Archie Whitehall
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Igor Jesus
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/12/2026 | Nottingham Forest | 0 - 1 | FC Midtjylland | UEFA Europa League | City Ground |
| 10/02/2025 | Nottingham Forest | 2 - 3 | FC Midtjylland | UEFA Europa League | City Ground |
03/12/2026
10/02/2025
FC Midtjylland Win
Nottingham Forest Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Forest Bite Back in Herning Thriller
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 60/100. A relentless attacking display from the English visitors erased their first-leg deficit, turning this knockout tie into an absolute classic.
Early Ambition
Trailing 1-0 after Cho Gue-Sung's late strike in the reverse fixture, the visitors arrived at MCH Arena knowing exactly what was required. High Stakes in this Round of 16 clash meant they simply could not afford to sit back and invite pressure. FC Midtjylland edged possession in the opening exchanges, but the English side possessed all the attacking teeth. They bombarded the penalty area, registering a massive 20 shots overall and forcing 11 corners to test the Danish resolve. The breakthrough felt inevitable under such sustained pressure. In the 40th minute, N. Milenkovic stepped up as the creator, threading a perfect ball for N. Dominguez to finish. That crucial strike wiped out the aggregate deficit right before the half-time whistle, shifting the psychological advantage completely.
The Momentum Shift
Smelling blood after the break, Nottingham Forest pushed higher up the pitch to overwhelm the midfield. The Intensity spiked dramatically as they chased the aggregate lead. Their aggressive posture paid off perfectly in the 52nd minute when J. McAtee set up R. Yates to double the advantage on the night. The visitors were suddenly in the driving seat of the tie, generating a hefty 2.07 expected goals. The hosts were reeling, surviving only due to absolute heroics between the posts. Elías Ólafsson faced an absolute shooting gallery, tracking back and diving to rack up an absurd seven saves. The towering goalkeeper single-handedly denied a third goal that would have killed the contest entirely.
The Tie Recalibrated
Just when the away side looked comfortable in their lead, the Balance of power violently swung yet again. A rare defensive lapse in the 69th minute allowed M. Erlic to strike a lethal blow, dragging the Danish side back from the brink of elimination. That vital goal made it 2-1 on the night, perfectly leveling the aggregate scoreline at 2-2. The final twenty minutes devolved into a tense tactical chess match, with both sides terrified of making a fatal knockout mistake. The visitors won the chaotic battle on the night, completely neutralizing their earlier home defeat, but the ultimate war remains beautifully unsettled after this unforgettable European evening.
Key Questions
What made Elías Ólafsson the Man of the Match?
His colossal seven saves kept Midtjylland breathing under intense pressure, single-handedly preventing a Nottingham Forest rout.
What does this mean for FC Midtjylland's season?
Surviving this onslaught keeps their European dream alive, proving they can absorb heavy punishment against top-tier opposition.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
One Step From the Quarters: Forest's Danish Rescue Mission
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 91/100. Nottingham Forest must breach one of Europe's most formidable home fortresses to overturn their first-leg deficit and keep their continental dream alive.
The Setup
FC Midtjylland return to the MCH Arena holding all the cards after a smash-and-grab 1-0 victory in England, courtesy of Cho Gue-Sung's late strike. Our Stakes metric is maxed out as a place in the Europa League quarter-finals hangs in the balance. The hosts boast a pristine Form at home, winning four from four while conceding a miserly 0.2 goals per game. Nottingham Forest are the favorites on the night, but they face a monumental task breaking down a resolute Danish rearguard anchored by Elías Ólafsson, who has been pulling off nearly five saves a match.
Key Battle
Philip Billing vs James McAtee. Midtjylland will rely on Billing's physical presence and tactical discipline to disrupt the midfield rhythm, while McAtee carries the creative burden for the visitors, tasked with picking the locks of a defense that simply refuses to yield.
Our Prediction
Forest will dominate possession and create chances out of sheer desperation, but Midtjylland's defensive resilience is genuine. Expect a tense, low-scoring affair. A 1-1 draw on the night sends the Danish side through to the quarter-finals on aggregate.