Overview

• Cédric Bakambu opened the scoring in the 15th minute after a long pass from Valentín Gómez and link-up play with Antony.
• Nottingham Forest flipped the match before the break through Igor Jesus's brace, including a close-range finish and a headed goal from a corner.
• Manuel Pellegrini responded to Betis's defensive problems with a triple substitution early in the second half to regain control.
• Antony leveled in the 85th minute to secure a point in front of 57,257 at La Cartuja, with more than 3,000 traveling Forest supporters.
• Both sides leave the Europa League opener with a point, with Betis visiting Ludogorets next and Forest hosting Midtjylland in the second round.