In a tightly contested match at Selhurst Park, Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest shared the spoils with a 1-1 draw on May 5, 2025. The result leaves Nottingham Forest struggling in their pursuit of Champions League qualification, now two points adrift of the top five as they aim to secure a place in Europe's elite competition.

Eberechi Eze opened the scoring for Palace in the 60th minute, converting a penalty after a VAR review confirmed a foul by Nicolas Dominguez on Tyrick Mitchell. Eze displayed composure to slot the ball home, giving the home side a crucial lead. However, Forest responded swiftly, equalizing just four minutes later through Murillo, whose deft flick redirected Neco Williams' shot into the net.

Palace finished the match stronger, pressing for a winner as Eze struck the crossbar late in the game. Substitute Eddie Nketiah also had a goal disallowed for offside, reflecting Palace's intent to secure all three points. Despite their efforts, they were unable to find the back of the net again.

Nottingham Forest's form has been concerning, having only earned four points from their last five league matches. Manager Nuno Espirito Santo expressed hope that his team can regain their momentum, especially with upcoming fixtures against already-relegated Leicester City and a crucial final match against Chelsea, which could determine their Champions League fate.

Crystal Palace's head coach, Oliver Glasner, noted the team's performance and resilience, emphasizing their desire to win despite the draw. The match provided a display of determination from both sides, setting the stage for an exciting finish to the season as they each aim to achieve their respective goals.