Nottingham Forest produced a stunning display in Istanbul to seize control of their Europa League tie.
In Vítor Pereira’s first match after only three training sessions, they overwhelmed Fenerbahce and silenced the home crowd.
Murillo opened the scoring with a powerful solo run and long-range finish.
Igor Jesus headed the second from a rehearsed corner before half-time.
Morgan Gibbs-White added a third early in the second half to complete the rout.
Forest’s intensity and confidence left the Turkish side struggling.
The visitors could have extended their lead before Pereira began to rest key players.
Fenerbahce, chasing another league title domestically, could not cope with the tempo.
Pereira said belief and mentality shaped the performance.
He insisted the tie is only at half-time despite the commanding result.
The victory strengthens the club’s ambition to challenge for the trophy in May.
Forest now return to the City Ground in a position of power for the second leg.
