Braga 1–0 Nottingham Forest | Thursday, 22 January 2026

Sporting Braga 1–0 Nottingham Forest — goal by Ryan Yates (own goal) in the 54th minute.

 Match Summary

• The game was tightly contested and largely goalless in the first half, with both sides cautious and chances limited.

• Early in the second half (50th minute), Nottingham Forest were awarded a penalty after James McAtee was fouled in the box, but **Morgan Gibbs-White’s spot-kick was saved by Braga keeper Lukas Hornicek.

• Seconds later (54’) Braga took the lead: Ricardo Horta’s low cross forced a defensive reaction, and Forest captain Ryan Yates inadvertently turned the ball into his own net for the only goal of the match.

• After going behind, Forest pushed for an equaliser. Ola Aina’s powerful long-range effort hit the woodwork, and Forest had other promising moves, but couldn’t beat Hornicek.

• Deep in added time, Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson received a red card for dissent, leaving his team with ten men to finish the match.

Key Moments

• 50’ – Penalty to Nottingham Forest, saved by Hornicek.

• 54’ – Ryan Yates (Nottingham Forest) OG (own goal) — Braga leads 1–0.

• 90+4’ – Elliot Anderson (Nottingham Forest) sent off.