Nottingham Forest falls 2-0 to Brentford, Champions League hopes diminish

Nottingham Forest's hopes of qualifying for the Champions League were severely dented after a 2-0 home defeat to Brentford. Forest, who could have climbed to third in the Premier League with a win, remain sixth and are now at risk of missing out on a top-five finish, especially after a recent FA Cup semi-final loss to Manchester City. Brentford capitalized on defensive errors, with goals from Kevin Schade and Yoane Wissa coming from long balls that exposed Forest's usually solid backline. The defeat highlighted Forest's recent struggles, including fatigue from a small squad and a dip in form, with three losses in their last four league games. Brentford, meanwhile, extended their unbeaten run and continue to pursue their own European ambitions. The race for Champions League places remains open, but Forest now face an uphill battle in their final four matches.