Nottingham Forest Draws Leicester, Champions League Hopes Dented

Nottingham Forest's hopes of qualifying for the UEFA Champions League suffered a significant setback as they were held to a 2-2 draw by relegated Leicester City at the City Ground, leaving them seventh in the Premier League and trailing fifth-placed Chelsea. Despite taking the lead through Chris Wood's header, Forest conceded a late equalizer from Facundo Buonanotte, denying them a crucial win that would have enhanced their chances. The result capped a poor run for Forest, who have won only one of their last six league matches, raising concerns about their ability to secure a top-four finish. Leicester, already relegated, showed resilience by taking an early lead and then fighting back late to salvage a point, boosting morale despite their drop to the Championship. With just two games remaining, Forest still have opportunities to qualify for the Champions League or Europa League but must overcome challenging fixtures, including a match against Chelsea. The draw highlighted managerial pressures and fan frustrations amid a season that had initially seen Forest positioned as strong contenders for European competition.