Igor Jesus matches feat achieved by Marcus Rashford and Gabriel Martinelli, Nottingham Forest will be delighted
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Edward Bazeley
Thu 25 September 2025 9:30, UK
Igor Jesus excelled on Nottingham Forest’s return to European football, notching two goals against Real Betis.
On Wednesday, 24 September, Forest drew 2-2 with Real Betis in the opening game of their Europa League campaign.
Meanwhile, after Nottingham Forest drew 1-1 with Burnley in their last Premier League outing, they will be determined to beat Sunderland on Saturday, 27 September.
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Jesus scored a brace as Nottingham Forest drew 2-2 with Real Betis, a feat the summer signing also achieved in his side’s 3-2 defeat to Swansea City in the Carabao Cup.
By netting twice in both of his first two starts for Postecoglou’s side, the 24-year-old has become just the fifth player to notch a brace in both of his first two starts for a Premier League side.
By scoring twice against Real Betis, Jesus also became the first Nottingham Forest star to notch a brace on his major European competition debut for the East Midlands club.
Igor Jesus statsAll competitions 2025/26Appearances6Goals4Assists0Jesus is in top form
Meanwhile, the striker’s goalscoring exploits in both the Carabao Cup and the Europa League prove that a Premier League start is just around the corner.
That is a major concern for Chris Wood, who has been a talismanic figure for the City Ground outfit, notching 20 top-flight goals last season.
Furthermore, Forest also signed Arnaud Kalimuendo-Muinga, who scored 18 goals for his former club Rennes last season, in the summer transfer window.
Meanwhile, Postecoglou’s side have not earned a victory since their 3-1 triumph over Brentford on the opening day of the Premier League campaign.
But Jesus’ newfound form can inspire his side to a much-needed win over Sunderland on 27 September, should Postecoglou choose to drop Wood, who could soon become surplus to requirements.