Nottingham Forest’s hopes of qualifying for the UEFA Champions League were dealt a blow after they slipped to a 2-0 home defeat to Brentford, who boosted their own aims of finishing in a European spot. The Bees scored in each half at the City Ground to move two points off eight, which may earn a spot in the UEFA Conference League.

Nottingham Forest’s Champions League hopes were dealt a blow after a 2-0 loss to Brentford in the Premier League.

NOTTINGHAM, England (Reuters) -Nottingham Forest missed out on a chance to move into the top three in the Premier League, and strengthen hopes of a Champions League berth next season, as Brentford upset them 2-0 in their Premier League clash on Thursday.