One Minute of Madness": Braga Sink 10-Man Forest in Europa League Heartbreaker
On Thursday, January 22, 2026, SC Braga secured a vital 1–0 victory over Nottingham Forest at the Estádio Municipal de Braga, leaving the Premier League side’s hopes of an automatic top-eight finish in the Europa League hanging by a thread.
In a match defined by a chaotic 54-second sequence, Forest managed to lose a game in which the hosts didn't record a single shot on target.
The "54-Second Collapse"
After a cagey first half, the game exploded into life in the 53rd minute in the most agonizing way possible for Sean Dyche’s men:
The Penalty: Forest were awarded a golden opportunity to take the lead when James McAtee was hauled down in the box.
The Save: Star man Morgan Gibbs-White stepped up, but his low penalty was brilliantly saved by Braga keeper Lukas Horníček.
The Own Goal: Less than a minute later, Braga counter-attacked. Ricardo Horta fizzed a low cross into the box, and captain Ryan Yates, tracking back desperately, inadvertently turned the ball into his own net.
Stoppage Time Drama: Anderson Sees Red
Forest’s frustration boiled over in the closing moments. After Ola Aina rattled the crossbar with a 30-yard screamer, substitute Elliot Anderson was shown a straight red card in the 93rd minute for dissent.
The midfielder reportedly directed "foul and abusive language" toward the referee after a late penalty appeal was waved away, meaning he will now miss the crucial final group game against Ferencváros.
Sean Dyche’s Reaction: "Nowhere Near Good Enough"
A visibly fuming Sean Dyche didn't hold back in his post-match assessment on TNT Sports:
"We missed a penalty—that happens—but the reaction was nowhere near good enough for the next minute. We lost our shape, went chasing the ball, and conceded a really poor goal. It was one minute of madness that has cost us everything tonight."
The Verdict: Forest are now three points off the top eight with just one game to play. While they are guaranteed a playoff spot, the loss of Anderson and the psychological blow of this "implosion" makes their path to the Round of 16 significantly harder.