Nottingham Forest will host FC Porto in the UEFA Europa League quarter-final second leg, with the tie finely poised following a 1–1 draw in the first leg in Portugal.
The decisive clash in England will determine who advances to the semi-finals, with both sides still firmly in contention after a tightly contested opening encounter.
FC Porto struck first through William Gomes after a well-worked move involving Gabri Veiga. However, Nottingham Forest responded almost immediately, drawing level through an own goal from Martim Fernandes.
The visitors thought they had secured an advantage in the second half, but Igor Jesus saw his goal ruled out after a VAR review for a foul on goalkeeper Diogo Costa.
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Nigerian internationals were involved in the first leg and could play key roles in the return fixture.
Zaidu Sanusi featured for FC Porto and contributed to their defensive stability throughout the match.
Terem Moffi was involved for Nottingham Forest before being substituted in the second half as the team adjusted its attacking approach.
Ola Aina did not feature in the first leg but remains an option ahead of the return fixture.
With the aggregate score level, Nottingham Forest will aim to take advantage of home support as they chase a place in the semi-finals.
FC Porto, meanwhile, will look to build on their disciplined performance from the first leg and find a decisive breakthrough away from home.
The stage is set for a high-stakes Europa League encounter, with little separating the two sides and everything still to play for.
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