NOTTINGHAM FOREST took a huge blow to their Champions League hopes after falling to a 2-0 defeat at the hands of Brentford.

Forest are chasing down a dream European return after 46 years away from club football’s biggest tournament, but were stung by the Bees on a wet night at the City Ground.

Three Nottingham Forest football players looking dejected on the pitch.Nottingham Forest have been handed a huge blow to their Champions League qualification hopesKevin Schade of Brentford celebrates scoring a goal.Brentford beat Forest 2-0 at the City Ground

Goals from and were the hammer blows to ‘s side, who have now lost four of their last five games in all competitions.

Now Forest will face an uphill battle to return to Europe’s elite, sitting outside the top five behind , Manchester City and Newcastle.

Meanwhile Brenford have taken a step towards the top half of the table, now just one point off tenth placed .

MORE TO FOLLOW...

Soccer player scoring a goal.Kevin Schade capitalised on a defensive disaster-class to open the scoringSoccer player scoring a goal.Yoane Wissa doubled the Bees’ lead with a delightful chip

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