Sporting-linked midfielder grabs assist in Betis 2-2 Nottingham Forest draw | OneFootball

Betis and Nottingham Forest drew (2-2) this Wednesday, September 24, in Seville, in a match for the first round of the Europa League. Douglas Luiz, a midfielder who was pointed to Sporting for Morten Hjulmand's position, started and made an assist for the second goal of the 'tricky trees', before leaving at halftime.

Even so, Antony was the figure of the night by scoring in the final stretch (85') to give the draw to the Spanish team that was losing 2-1 after achieving a turnaround with two goals from former Botafogo striker Igor Jesus (18' and 23') in five minutes. Before, the Congolese Cédric Bakambu had opened the scoreboard for the Sevillians (15').

The result marks a return to the European scene for the English club, which was close to achieving its first victory under the command of coach Ange Postecoglou, in office for 15 days, a coach who won the last edition of the competition last season at the service of Tottenham.

The Andalusian team played the match at the Cartuja Stadium, while the works at the Benito Villamarín stadium are being completed: "We wanted the three points, but we have to turn the page and move on," said Antony. "I spoke with my brother today and he told me that I was going to score a goal. I'm very happy," confessed the MVP of the duel.

Douglas Luiz was signed by Manchester City in 2017, but never got to play for Pep Guardiola's team. He spent two years on loan at Girona, before transferring to Aston Villa. In the 24/25 season, he moved to Juventus, but did not adapt. In 2025/26, he participated in three games with one assist in his personal account for Nottingham Forest.

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