"Just buzzing to be through. Penalties are always nervy, but the lads stepped up. Really pleased. The journey's not over yet - we're still dreaming. Shout out to the fans at home and the ones that have travelled here spending money in a difficult time. From minute one they really helped us."
"Considering the changes, it just shows the strength we have, the spirit and, at this stage of the season, that's what it's all about - showing togetherness, fighting for each other."
Nottingham Forest progressed to the Europa League quarter-finals after a dramatic penalty shootout victory against Midtjylland. Ryan Yates scored a crucial goal in the 52nd minute, with Nicolas DomÃnguez opening the scoring earlier. Martin Erlic equalized for Midtjylland in the 69th minute, forcing extra-time and penalties. Forest's players Morgan Gibbs-White, Ibrahim Sangare, and Neco Williams converted their penalties while Midtjylland missed all three attempts. Forest became the first English team to overcome a home first-leg defeat in a Europa League knockout stage. Yates remains confident about Forest's chances, noting the team's strength and spirit despite squad rotation.
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