Nottingham Forest survived a tactical onslaught to edge past FC Porto. Despite a 1-0 victory at the City Ground, underlying metrics reveal a different story.

Porto dominated with 2.16 xG against Forest's mere 0.45, hitting the woodwork twice. Nuno’s defensive blueprint saved them, but relyance on individual heroics won't sustain their European dreams.

Next season demands massive, elite squad reinforcements.