Nottingham Forest U21 were narrowly defeated 1-0 by Real Sociedad B in a Premier League International Cup match on February 4, 2026. In a tight and tactical affair, a single goal separated the two sides at Forest's academy ground. The only goal of the game came in the first half, with Real Sociedad B capitalizing on a defensive lapse to score what proved to be the winner. Forest U21 pushed hard for an equalizer in the second half, creating several half-chances and applying sustained pressure, but they found the Spanish defense in resilient form. The result was a frustrating one for Forest, who had shown promise in earlier tournament matches but couldn't find the breakthrough this time. For Real Sociedad B, the away win and clean sheet were invaluable, strengthening their position at the top of the group standings.