Fenerbahce 0-3 Nottingham Forest Player Ratings: Forest Run Riot in 3-0 Victory

Nottingham Forest delivered their best performance of this season in Istanbul, dismantling Fenerbahce 3-0. From the opening whistle, the visitors played with clarity and confidence. Murillo lit up the night with a thunderous strike from distance to break the deadlock, setting the tone for what followed. Just before the break, Igor Jesus reacted quickest after Morgan Gibbs-White’s clever flick-on to double the lead, silencing the home crowd and putting Nottm Forest firmly in command.

If there was any hope of a Fenerbahçe response, it faded quickly. Cherif tested Ortega seconds after the restart, but that proved to be the hosts’ only meaningful effort. The Tricky Trees remained composed, structured, and ruthless. Gibbs-White added the third after a neat exchange with Jesus, effectively ending the contest with plenty of time still on the clock.

The numbers tell their own story: 2.87 xG to 0.48, total territorial control, and a defensive performance that barely gave an inch. It was not just a win, it was authority. The second leg now feels like a formality. Here are the full Sportsdunia's Fenerbahce vs Nottingham Forest player ratings from a dominant European night.

Key Takeaways

• Gibbs-White delivered a captain’s performance on the European stage.
• Forest’s defensive structure limited Fenerbahce to one real chance all night.
• Clinical finishing turned dominance into a commanding three-goal lead.

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Goalkeeper

Stefan Ortega - 7.0: A quiet night for the keeper, which is a testament to the defence in front of him. When called upon, he made two comfortable saves. He was calm, collected, and his distribution was decent enough. We felt he commanded his box well during the few times Fenerbahçe threatened.

Defenders

Neco Williams - 7.5: A very energetic performance down the right flank. His pass accuracy was near-perfect, and he was a constant outlet. Defensively, he was solid, winning most of his duels and making some important recoveries. He got forward to support attacks but never neglected his duties at the back.

Nikola Milenković - 7.0: A really solid, no-nonsense display from the big centre-back. He dominated in the air, winning four of his five aerial duels. Made six crucial clearances to snuff out danger. A bit of a throwback defender, and we mean that as a compliment. Didn't put a foot wrong.

Murillo - 9.0: Simply sensational. Our Man of the Match, and it wasn't even close. He scored an unbelievable goal to kick things off, a strike worthy of winning any game. Beyond that, his defensive work was immaculate; tackles, interceptions, and composure on the ball. He was the highest-rated player for a reason. What a player.

Ola Aina - 7.5: Another excellent defensive display. He read the game brilliantly, making four interceptions. He was composed in possession and contributed to the attack with three key passes. What stood out to us was his intelligence and positioning throughout the match. A very reliable performance.

Midfielders

Ibrahim Sangaré - 6.5: The engine in the midfield. He did an incredible amount of dirty work, recovering the ball 12 times. Yes he lost possession a bit too often for our liking, but his disruptive presence was key. He broke up play effectively allowing the more creative players to shine.

Elliot Anderson - 7.5: A shame he had to go off injured. He was buzzing with creativity, providing the assist for the opening goal. His movement and passing caused Fenerbahçe all sorts of problems in the first half. He was a real livewire and the team missed his spark a little after he was substituted.

Morgan Gibbs-White - 8.5: The captain led by example. A goal and an assist in a commanding performance before his substitution. He was the link between midfield and attack, constantly finding pockets of space. His finish for the third goal was pure class. He just makes things happen.

Omari Hutchinson - 7.5: What a creative force. He created a staggering five chances for his teammates which is just incredible. His direct running and dribbling put the defence on the back foot constantly. He was a joy to watch, even if his final product was sometimes a bit wayward.

Callum Hudson-Odoi - 7.0: Always looked dangerous when he got on the ball. He had five shots, constantly testing the defence. From our perspective, his decision-making could have been better at times. But his intent and willingness to take players on were crucial to Forest's dominance.

Forwards

Igor Jesus - 8.0: A fantastic outing for the striker. He got a goal and an assist, a complete performance. His movement in the box for his headed goal was superb, a proper striker's instinct. He worked tirelessly, held the ball up well, and linked play effectively. Very impressive.

Substitutes

Dan Ndoye, Nicolás Domínguez, Ryan Yates, James McAtee: All came on to see the game out. Domínguez had a good chance which he missed, but they all helped maintain the team's structure and control. They did their jobs without any fuss.

Manager

V. de Oliveira Lopes Pereira - 9.0: A tactical masterclass. His game plan worked to perfection from the first minute. His team was organized aggressive and utterly clinical. He completely nullified the home side's threat and exploited their weaknesses ruthlessly. A perfect European away day.

Fenerbahce Player Ratings vs Nottingham Forest

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Goalkeeper

Ederson - 5.5: It's hard to be too critical of a keeper who concedes three, but he was left completely exposed. He made four saves, some of them quite good, preventing an even bigger humiliation. Couldn't do anything about Murillo's wonder strike. A thankless task for him tonight.

Defenders

Mert Müldür - 5.0: Had a torrid time and was rightly substituted at halftime. He was given the runaround by Forest's attackers. He looked off the pace and couldn't cope with the intensity. A half to forget for the defender.

Milan Škriniar - 5.0: The captain's night was a disaster. He picked up an early yellow card and was then forced off with an injury before the 30-minute mark. The team seemed to lose all defensive shape after he departed. It was a huge blow.

Jayden Oosterwolde - 5.5: He passed the ball neatly but seemed to play it safe all the time. Defensively, he won only one of his three duels and picked up a silly yellow card. He looked shaky and lacked the authority needed to deal with Forest's attack.

Nélson Semedo - 4.5: A shocking performance, possibly the worst on the pitch. He was a defensive liability, losing possession 13 times. He offered nothing going forward and was repeatedly beaten by his man. From our perspective, he was a major weak link that Forest exploited time and again.

Midfielders

Mattéo Guendouzi - 6.0: He kept the ball well, with high passing accuracy. But he couldn't impose himself on the game at all. The match just passed him by. He even had an error that led to a shot. Far from his usual influential self.

N'Golo Kanté - 6.0: We barely noticed he was playing, which is the worst thing you can say about Kanté. He made a couple of his trademark tackles and interceptions, but he was fighting a losing battle. The game was too chaotic for him to control.

Kerem Aktürkoğlu - 4.5: Totally anonymous. He was on the pitch for 45 minutes and made absolutely zero impact. His stats are bare, and it's no surprise he was hauled off at the break. A dreadful display.

Marco Asensio - 5.5: We expected so much more from a player of his quality. He had one shot on target but was otherwise a passenger. He was another who made an error leading to a chance for Forest. He failed to provide any creative spark.

Talisca - 5.0: Another big name who went missing. He lost the ball far too easily and was weak in his duels. He offered no threat and looked frustrated before being substituted. A really poor night's work.

Forwards

Sidiki Chérif - 5.5: Ploughed a lonely furrow up front. He was starved of service and had to feed on scraps. He did have one shot on target but should have done better with a big chance. He worked hard but it was a fruitless endeavor.

Substitutes

Çaglar Söyüncü, Dorgeles Nene, Levent Mercan, Ismail Yüksek, Fred: A raft of changes that made little to no difference. Söyüncü came on and got booked. None of them could change the momentum of the game, which was firmly with Forest.

Manager

D. Tedesco - 4.0: A night to forget for the manager. His team was tactically outclassed from start to finish. They looked unprepared for Forest's intensity and had no answer to their attacking play. His substitutions were ineffective, and his team looked utterly demoralized. A shocking performance all around.

Man of the Match

Sportsdunia's Man of the Match goes to Murillo.

Worst Performer

Nélson Semedo was the worst performer tonight.