"Nottingham Forest are making their return to Europe, over 29 years after their last appearance. A Champions League spot had looked a genuine possibility for Forest at one stage last season under Nuno Espirito Santo, before ultimately finishing seventh and earning a Conference League place. However, they got their place in the Europa League after FA Cup winners Crystal Palace were demoted to the Conference League by UEFA."
"It has been all change since then for Forest, though, with Ange Postecoglou now in the dugout. He masterminded Tottenham's Europa League triumph last season, clinching their first trophy in 17 years. However, he was sacked just over a week later, following Spurs' 17th-place finish in the Premier League, and he is still searching for a first win in charge of Forest."
"Real Betis, meanwhile, secured a sixth-place finish in LaLiga last season to secure their place in Europe's second-tier competition, but could also have secured their berth through the Conference League. They reached the final, only to lose 4-1 to Chelsea in the showpiece. And they will prove to be no pushovers, though Manuel Pellegrini's side will have to do without home advantage on Wednesday, with their ground currently undergoing renovations."
Nottingham Forest return to European competition for the first time in over 29 years after finishing seventh last season and acquiring a Europa League place following Crystal Palace's demotion to the Conference League by UEFA. Ange Postecoglou has taken charge of Forest; he won the Europa League with Tottenham last season but was sacked after a 17th-place Premier League finish and has yet to record a win with Forest. Real Betis qualified by finishing sixth in LaLiga and reached the Conference League final, losing 4-1 to Chelsea. Betis will lack home advantage while their stadium undergoes renovations. The clubs have not met competitively; they played a 2018 friendly won 1-0 by Betis. Betis have lost seven of nine European games against English teams.
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