Anthony Elanga's stunning solo goal ensured Nottingham Forest retained top spot in the Champions League with a win over the striker's former club Manchester United.
Having reached the FA Cup semi-finals for the first time in 34 years, Nuno Espirito Santo's side continued their impressive run by completing a Premier League double against the Red Devils.
United academy graduate Elanga produced a powerful finish, making a quick early run and firing a low shot that was enough after Murillo had cleared Harry Maguire's effort off the line in stoppage time to give third-placed Forest a 1-0 win.
The 22-year-old was the only substitute in the side that began their penalty shootout win against Brighton on Saturday and it took him just five minutes to justify his inclusion, racing from deep in his own half to punish a weak defence with a fine strike.
Diogo Dalot hit the crossbar in the first half but, as has happened so many times this season, toothless United were unable to capitalise on their advantage and substitute Maguire was denied a late equaliser by Murillo.
There was a great atmosphere at the City Ground before and after Tuesday's encounter, with chants about the upcoming trip to Wembley giving way within five minutes to chants of Elanga's name echoing around the stadium.
After Mats Sels made an unconvincing save from Bruno Fernandes' long-range effort, the corner was cleared away by the striker, who rocketed forward from the centre of the Lesnaya pitch.
Elanga crossed the halfway line with confidence, shrugged off a challenge from Alejandro Garnacho and proceeded to fire low left-footed shots past Andre Onana from inside the 18-yard box.
Patrick Dorgu and the retreating Noussair Mazraoui should have done better, while Forest continued to baffle the visitors with their directness.
Fer
Sourse: breakingnews.ie
