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Forest Warn Fans Over Betis Tickets as Postecoglou Sets Europa League Opener in Seville

With Spanish police and Real Betis flagging ticket concerns, Forest weigh a roster change under a new UEFA injury-replacement rule as Ange Postecoglou begins his title defence.

A detailed view of the UEFA Europa League Trophy is seen on the pitch prior to the UEFA Europa League 2023/24 final match between Atalanta BC and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at Dublin Arena on May 22, 2024 in Dublin, Ireland.
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Overview

  • Nottingham Forest said supporters found in Real Betis’ home areas at Estadio La Cartuja will be ejected and could face club sanctions after reports of away fans buying home-section seats.
  • Forest said they were contacted by Betis and Spanish police over the issue; the club received 3,385 away tickets, and reports suggest thousands more fans have travelled to Seville.
  • Centre-back Murillo is expected to be available after a knock, while Ola Aina faces months out with a hamstring injury and the club has considered a temporary replacement allowed by UEFA.
  • Multiple outlets report Oleksandr Zinchenko has been added to cover Aina, though Forest had previously indicated the change was under consideration rather than confirmed.
  • Postecoglou, newly appointed and last season’s Europa League winner with Tottenham, seeks his first Forest victory against a Betis side missing several regulars including Isco, with kickoff at 8pm local time.