"Forest showed spirit and skill in Seville, where Igor Jesus' brace put them on course for a memorable victory as the visitors reacted impressively to Cedric Bakambu's 15th-minute opener. The Brazil striker turned in Morgan Gibbs-White's low ball in the 18th minute and sparked further bedlam in the away end five minutes later when heading home a Douglas Luiz corner."
"Forest should have gone further ahead before the break and then held firm amid building Betis pressure until five minutes from time, when Antony followed up his earlier assist by levelling for last season's Conference League runners-up. It was a late gut punch that denied Postecoglou a first victory since succeeding popular Nuno Espirito Santo, but the Australian will take heart from the opening game of a competition he won with Tottenham 18 weeks ago."
Nottingham Forest returned to European competition for the first time since 1995/96 and drew 2-2 with Real Betis in Seville. Cedric Bakambu opened the scoring in the 15th minute before Igor Jesus converted Morgan Gibbs-White's low cross in the 18th minute and headed in from a Douglas Luiz corner five minutes later. Forest nearly extended their lead before half-time and resisted increasing Betis pressure until Antony levelled five minutes from time. Ange Postecoglou remains without a first victory since succeeding Nuno Espirito Santo, but gained confidence from an encouraging continental performance.
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