Beşiktaş 2026-27 UEFA Europa League Matches

In the new 36-team league phase format of the UEFA Europa League, Beşiktaş will play a total of eight matches. The black-and-white team entered the competition from the second qualifying round in order to reach this stage. Beşiktaş eliminated Danish side Midtjylland with scores of 1-0 and 2-0 in the second qualifying round. In the third qualifying round, they defeated Czech team Hradec Kralove 1-0 in both legs. In the play-off round, the black-and-white side faced Lithuanian representative Kauno Zalgiris; they won the first leg at home 3-0 and lost the away return leg 1-0 but still advanced to the league phase. In the six qualifying matches played, Beşiktaş recorded five wins and one defeat, scoring eight goals while conceding only one.

Since 1959, Beşiktaş has represented Türkiye 47 times in European cups and has played a total of 265 matches. In their previous 264 European matches, the black-and-white team achieved 102 wins, 50 draws, and 112 defeats, scoring 356 goals and conceding 396. In the UEFA Europa League, Europe’s second-tier competition (formerly known as the UEFA Cup), Beşiktaş has appeared in 139 matches, recording 62 wins, 25 draws, and 52 defeats, with 217 goals scored and 181 conceded. The club has previously reached the group or league phase 11 times and advanced to the quarter-finals twice, in the 2002-03 and 2016-17 seasons.

Beşiktaş has played 132 home matches in European competitions, achieving 67 wins, 26 draws, and 39 defeats, scoring 205 goals and conceding 150. This is Beşiktaş’s 12th encounter with French clubs. In their previous 11 matches against French teams, the black-and-white side recorded five wins, two draws, and four defeats, scoring 15 goals and conceding 15. Beşiktaş previously faced Olympique Marseille twice in the group stage of the 2007-08 UEFA Champions League; Marseille won 2-0 at home and Beşiktaş won 2-1 in Istanbul.

In the first matchweek of the 2026-27 UEFA Europa League league phase, Beşiktaş will host French representative Olympique Marseille at their home ground, Tüpraş Stadium. The match will kick off at 22:00 this evening. Italian referee Andrea Colombo will officiate the game. The match will be broadcast live on TRT 1, Tabii, and TRT Radyo 1. Olympique Marseille qualified directly for this season’s UEFA Europa League without entering the qualifying rounds.

^{First Match: Olympique Marseille - Beşiktaş (AA)}

Beşiktaş has won all six of their official home matches this season in the Süper Lig and UEFA Europa League. The black-and-white team defeated Midtjylland 1-0, Hradec Kralove 1-0, Kauno Zalgiris 3-0, Eyüpspor 1-0, Çorum FK 6-2, and Erzurumspor FK 3-0 at home. Beşiktaş has scored 15 goals at home and conceded only two. The team has won their last three official matches (against Çorum FK, Fenerbahçe, and Erzurumspor FK). French side Olympique Marseille, due to financial constraints, made no transfers at the start of the season. Marseille has lost their last three Ligue 1 matches, most recently falling 1-0 to Rennes.

Serbian striker Dusan Vlahovic, who served his suspension from the match against Erzurumspor FK, has returned to the squad for the match against Olympique Marseille. Vlahovic has scored four goals in five official matches this season. Belgian player Leandro Trossard is absent from the matchday squad due to tendon pain.

The players registered by Beşiktaş with UEFA are as follows:

• Goalkeepers: Alexander Nübel, Mehmet Tuğra Yeşilyurt, Doğan Alemdar, Emir Yaşar.
• Defenders: Kassoum Ouattara, Emmanuel Agbadou, Taylan Bulut, Rıdvan Yılmaz, Tiago Djalo, Ümit Akdağ, Emirhan Topçu, Yasin Özcan, Amir Murillo, Mustafa Azem Yortaç.
• Midfielders: Wilfred Ndidi, Salih Özcan, Kartal Kayra Yılmaz, Orkun Kökçü, Junior Olaitan, Vaclav Cerny, Leandro Trossard, Fabio Miretti, İlhan Fakılı, Ali Pağda, Ozan Sevim.
• Forwards: Hyeon-gyu Oh, Ernest Poku, Dusan Vlahovic, Ahmet Sami Bircan, Semih Kılıçsoy.

Beşiktaş’s probable starting eleven is: Nübel, Murillo, Djalo, Emirhan, Ouattara, Ndidi, Orkun, Olaitan, Cerny, İlhan, and Vlahovic.

At the pre-match press conference, Beşiktaş head coach Vincenzo Italiano emphasized that European competitions have a demanding structure and that their primary objective is to advance from the league phase to the next round. Italiano stressed the need to compete without conceding space to the opponent and highlighted the importance of fan support. Beşiktaş player Amir Murillo stated that the team aims to leave the pitch with three points against his former club Marseille and noted that both clubs have highly passionate fan bases.

Olympique Marseille head coach Bruno Genesio described Beşiktaş as one of the strongest teams in the tournament and recalled that the atmosphere in the stands at Dolmabahçe during his time as Lyon’s manager in 2017 was among the most impressive in Europe. Marseille player Timothy Weah shared his thoughts on teammate Dusan Vlahovic and former Marseille player Amir Murillo, affirming that his team is ready for the match.

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The UEFA Europa League match between Beşiktaş and Olympique Marseille was played at the Tüpraş Stadı in Istanbul. The match was officiated by Italian referee Andrea Colombo, representing the Italian Football Federation.

Home side Beşiktaş began the match strongly. In the 3rd minute, İlhan Fakılı received the ball on the left flank from a pass by Dusan Vlahovic, cut inside the penalty area and fired a powerful shot that struck the crossbar and went out for a corner. In the 10th minute, Beşiktaş defender Emmanuel Agbadou received a yellow card. In the 12th minute, after a poor pass by Outtara, Abdelli intercepted and played a pass to Keyliane Abdallah, who was positioned on the right diagonal outside the penalty area; his shot was saved by Beşiktaş goalkeeper Nübel, who pushed the ball out for a corner.

Beşiktaş took the lead in the 15th minute. İlhan Fakılı received the ball on the left flank, drove toward the edge of the penalty arc, executed a one-two with Junior Olaitan, slipped behind the defense and finished with a precise low shot into the bottom corner past the goalkeeper. Olympique Marseille equalized in the 30th minute. After Abdelli won the ball in midfield and delivered a long pass, Keyliane Abdallah moved into the penalty area from the right diagonal and struck a powerful shot from close range into the bottom corner, leveling the score at 1-1.

^{Beşiktaş-Olympique Marseille Match (AA)}

In the 45+3rd minute, Beşiktaş failed to capitalize on a chance to regain the lead. Vlahovic received the ball on the edge of the penalty area from a pass by Amir Murillo and played it through to Orkun Kökçü, who had slipped behind the defense; Kökçü’s one-on-one shot was denied by goalkeeper De Lange. The first half ended in a 1-1 draw. Immediately after the final whistle of the first half, the entire Beşiktaş team turned toward the northern stand in response to the fans’ chants, and the black-and-white supporters applauded their players as they headed to the locker room.

Beşiktaş head coach Vincenzo Italiano replaced Emmanuel Agbadou, who had received a yellow card in the first half, with Tiago Djalo at the start of the second half to avoid the risk of a red card. Beşiktaş, energized by the support of their fans, regained the lead in the 56th minute. In a swift counterattack, Orkun Kökçü collected the ball in midfield, advanced toward the edge of the penalty area and delivered a pass to Vaclav Cerny, who had surged forward from the right. Cerny’s low shot from distance struck the post before bouncing into the net, giving Beşiktaş a 2-1 lead. Cerny celebrated the goal with the fans.

^{Beşiktaş-Olympique Marseille Match (AA)}

Three minutes after that goal, in the 59th minute, Beşiktaş extended their lead to 3-1. From a corner won on the right flank, Orkun Kökçü delivered the ball into the penalty area, where Amir Murillo rose strongly and headed it into the net. In the 68th minute, İlhan Fakılı received the ball on the left flank from a pass by Orkun Kökçü and attempted a curling shot from outside the penalty area on the left diagonal; the ball struck the crossbar and bounced back into play.

In the 71st minute, Beşiktaş’s new signing Ernest Poku entered the match. In the 81st minute, Beşiktaş scored their fourth goal. Junior Olaitan won a two-on-two duel in midfield, held onto the ball, combined with Vlahovic to approach the penalty area, and then played a pass to Poku, who had moved forward from the right wing. Poku finished from close range, sending the ball into the net and sealing the match at 4-1. Beşiktaş left the pitch with a convincing 4-1 victory.

With this victory over Olympique Marseille, Beşiktaş have won all seven of their official matches played at the Tüpraş Stadı during the 2026-27 season. The black-and-white side have defeated Midtjylland (1-0), Hradec Kralove (1-0), Kauno Zalgiris (3-0) and Olympique Marseille (4-1) in European competitions, and Eyüpspor (1-0), Çorum FK (6-2) and Erzurumspor FK (3-0) in the Süper Lig. In these seven matches, Beşiktaş have scored 19 goals and conceded only three. This result marks their fourth consecutive official victory, following wins against Çorum FK, Fenerbahçe and Erzurumspor FK in the league.

Among individual performances, İlhan Fakılı, who started in place of the injured Leandro Trossard, found the net against Marseille, marking his third goal of the season and his first in European competition, following his goals against Çorum FK and Erzurumspor FK in the league. Vaclav Cerny recorded his fourth official goal of the season, adding to his previous strikes against Eyüpspor and Çorum FK in the league and Hradec Kralove in Europe. Right-back Amir Murillo, who transferred to Beşiktaş midway through last season from Olympique Marseille, scored his third goal of the campaign with a header from a corner against his former club. Beşiktaş have now scored from set pieces in consecutive matches, following their goal from a corner against Erzurumspor FK in the league.

New signing Ernest Poku scored his first goal for Beşiktaş in his third official appearance, netting just ten minutes after coming on. The midfield trio of Salih Özcan, Orkun Kökçü and Junior Olaitan have played together in 12 official matches (seven in the league and five in Europe), with Beşiktaş recording ten wins and two defeats during that period.

On the Olympique Marseille side, the defeat extended their winless run to four matches. After losses to Monaco, Paris FC and Rennes in Ligue 1, the French side were defeated by Beşiktaş and have now gone four consecutive official matches without earning a point.

^{Beşiktaş Technical Director Vincenzo Italiano (AA)}

Beşiktaş head coach Vincenzo Italiano praised the performance of Italian referee Andrea Colombo in the post-match press conference, noting that the new rule changes contributed to the fast pace of the game. Italiano expressed satisfaction with his team’s performance, aside from a 10-minute spell in the first half marked by passing errors and counterattacking opportunities conceded to the opposition. He emphasized that the team earned a justified victory through their dominant second-half display. He also confirmed that Vaclav Cerny was not injured but was substituted due to fatigue and cramp.

^{Olympique Marseille Technical Director Bruno Genesio (AA)}

Olympique Marseille head coach Bruno Genesio acknowledged that his team played evenly and effectively for the first 55 minutes but admitted that after conceding the corner goal, the team suffered a mental collapse and lost concentration. Genesio stated he was not surprised by Beşiktaş’s quality and believes the black-and-white side has the potential to progress further in the tournament.

Beşiktaş captain Orkun Kökçü highlighted the importance of starting the challenging group stage with a home victory, emphasizing that team unity and the synergy with the fans were decisive factors in the win. Kökçü also noted that his on-field dialogues with the referees to defend his team’s rights are an integral part of his character.

^{Hoffenheim - Beşiktaş (AA)}

The Hoffenheim - Beşiktaş match is an official competition scheduled for the second matchday of the 2026-27 UEFA Europa League group stage, featuring German representative TSG 1899 Hoffenheim against Turkish representative Beşiktaş Football Team. The match is set to kick off at 22:00 Turkey time on Thursday, 15 October 2026, at the Rhein-Neckar-Arena stadium in Sinsheim, Germany. It has been announced that Belgian Football Federation referee Lawrence Visser will officiate the match. The official live broadcast rights for the match in Türkiye are held by TRT 1, TRT Radyo 1, and TRT platforms.

Beşiktaş Football Team is competing in the 2026-27 season under head coach Vincenzo Italiano. The black-and-white side has won six of the seven UEFA Europa League matches played so far this season, suffering only one defeat. In the qualifying rounds, Beşiktaş defeated Danish side Midtjylland 1-0 and 2-0, and Czech team Hradec Kralove 1-0 in both legs. The black-and-white team won the first leg against Lithuanian representative Kauno Zalgiris 3-0 but lost the return leg 1-0. In the first matchday of the Europa League group stage, Beşiktaş defeated French representative Olympique Marseille 4-1 at home. Over these seven European matches, Beşiktaş has scored 12 goals and conceded only 2. In the Turkish Süper Lig, Beşiktaş currently sits in second place.

TSG 1899 Hoffenheim qualified directly for the 2026-27 UEFA Europa League group stage. In the opening matchday of the competition, the German side suffered a 2-0 away defeat against Greek club OFI. In the Bundesliga, Hoffenheim has played five matches, securing one win and four losses, accumulating only three points and occupying 17th place, which places them in the relegation zone.

Beşiktaş’s squad for the Hoffenheim match is missing several players due to injuries and illnesses. Czech winger Vaclav Cerny, who sustained an injury during the 7th week of the Süper Lig against Kocaelispor, was diagnosed with a strain and edema in the left hamstring following an MRI scan and has not been included in the German squad. Serbian striker Dusan Vlahovic, who received intravenous treatment due to a stomach ailment and missed the final training session before the match, has been left behind in Istanbul to avoid risk. Vlahovic has scored six goals in eight appearances this season. Milot Rashica, still undergoing treatment, is also not in the squad. Team captain Orkun Kökçü has scored five goals in 13 official matches this season.

The 24-player squad selected by head coach Vincenzo Italiano for the Germany camp consists of Alexander Nübel, Doğan Alemdar, Emir Yaşar, Wilfred Ndidi, Salih Özcan, Kartal Kayra Yılmaz, Hyeon-gyu Oh, Orkun Kökçü, Kassoum Ouattara, Emmanuel Agbadou, Junior Olaitan, Ernest Poku, Leandro Trossard, Fabio Miretti, Taylan Bulut, İlhan Fakılı, Rıdvan Yılmaz, Tiago Djalo, Ümit Akdağ, Emirhan Topçu, Yasin Özcan, Amir Murillo, Ahmet Sami Bircan, and Semih Kılıçsoy.

Hoffenheim’s probable starting eleven is expected to feature Baumann, Coufal, Ozan, Machida, Rots, Burger, Avdullahu, De Cat, Conte, Hlozek, and Lemperle. Beşiktaş’s likely starting eleven is projected as Nübel, Murillo, Agbadou, Emirhan, Rıdvan, Salih, Olaitan, Orkun, Poku, Trossard, and Oh. Turkish international defender Ozan Kabak, who plays for Hoffenheim, has scored one goal in seven appearances for the German club this season.

^{Vincenzo Italiano ve Salih Özcan (AA)}

At the pre-match press conference held at the Rhein-Neckar-Arena, Beşiktaş head coach Vincenzo Italiano stated that the team’s primary objective is to advance beyond the group stage of the UEFA Europa League. The 48-year-old coach emphasized that the dynamics of two different leagues are distinct, highlighted the difficulty of overcoming three tough qualifying rounds to reach this stage, and stressed the need to counter Hoffenheim’s high intensity at home. Italiano confirmed that Dusan Vlahovic was left in Istanbul due to his stomach condition and noted the team’s intention to utilize all available players given the congested fixture schedule. Twenty-eight-year-old midfielder Salih Özcan, who attended the press conference, described Hoffenheim as a young and high-quality team, warned against complacency despite their poor start to the league, and stated that the team’s goal is to return to Istanbul with three points.

^{Ozan Kabak ve Christian Ilzer (AA)}

Hoffenheim head coach Christian Ilzer stated that Beşiktaş is a historic club and that their 4-1 victory over Marseille demonstrated the quality of their team play. The Austrian coach acknowledged the absence of Vlahovic but emphasized that Beşiktaş continues to display strong collective football and that Hoffenheim will focus on their own game plan to challenge the opposition. Twenty-six-year-old international defender Ozan Kabak, who wears the Hoffenheim jersey, said the team has prepared with victory in mind and noted that he has teammates from the Turkish national team in Salih Özcan and Orkun Kökçü, as well as former Schalke 04 teammate goalkeeper Alexander Nübel.

With the match against TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, Beşiktaş will face a German team for the 15th time in European competition history. In their previous 14 official matches against German clubs, Beşiktaş has recorded two wins, one draw, and 11 defeats, scoring nine goals and conceding 31. Beşiktaş has faced Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich the most frequently, meeting each four times. They have also played RB Leipzig twice, VfL Wolfsburg twice, Bayer Leverkusen once, and Eintracht Frankfurt once.

Beşiktaş’s first official match against a German team took place on 13 September 1989 in the first leg of the first round of the European Cup Winners’ Cup against Borussia Dortmund, which Beşiktaş lost 1-0. Dortmund defeated Beşiktaş 2-1 in the return leg at home during the 1989-90 Cup Winners’ Cup. In the 1997-98 UEFA Champions League group stage, Beşiktaş lost both home and away matches against Bayern Munich by 2-0 scores. In the 2006-07 UEFA Cup, Beşiktaş lost 2-1 away to Bayer Leverkusen. In the 2009-10 UEFA Champions League, Beşiktaş drew 0-0 away against VfL Wolfsburg but lost 3-0 at home.

Beşiktaş’s two historic wins against German teams came during the 2017-18 UEFA Champions League group stage under head coach Şenol Güneş, both against RB Leipzig. Beşiktaş topped the group with 14 points without defeat, defeating Leipzig 2-0 at home and 2-1 away to record their first-ever victories over German opposition. In the 2018-19 UEFA Champions League round of 16, Beşiktaş lost 5-0 away and 3-1 at home to Bayern Munich. In the 2021-22 Champions League group stage, Beşiktaş lost 2-1 and 5-0 to Borussia Dortmund. In the 2024-25 UEFA Europa League, Beşiktaş lost 3-1 at home to Eintracht Frankfurt.

With the match against Beşiktaş, TSG 1899 Hoffenheim will play their third official match against a Turkish team. Previously, Hoffenheim faced İstanbul Başakşehir only once, during the 2017-18 UEFA Europa League group stage. The match in Istanbul ended in a 1-1 draw, and Hoffenheim won the return leg in Germany 3-1.

The match against Hoffenheim will be Beşiktaş Football Team’s 266th appearance in European competitions. In their previous 265 European matches, Beşiktaş has recorded 103 wins, 50 draws, and 112 defeats, scoring 360 goals and conceding 397. The black-and-white club first entered European competitions in 1959 and has represented Türkiye abroad in 47 qualifying campaigns.

Beşiktaş has participated in the European Cup and UEFA Champions League 19 times, playing 89 matches with 27 wins, 19 draws, and 43 defeats, scoring 89 goals and conceding 153. The club has appeared seven times in the now-defunct European Cup Winners’ Cup. In competitions known as the UEFA Cup and UEFA Europa League, Beşiktaş has participated 19 times, playing 140 matches with 63 wins, 25 draws, and 52 defeats, scoring 221 goals and conceding 182. With the Hoffenheim match, Beşiktaş will play their 141st match in the UEFA Europa League. Having entered the UEFA Conference League twice, Beşiktaş has played 16 matches with nine wins, two draws, and five defeats, scoring 29 goals and conceding 24.

In terms of away performances, the match against Hoffenheim will be Beşiktaş’s 133rd away game in European competitions. In their previous 132 away matches, Beşiktaş has recorded 35 wins, 24 draws, and 73 defeats, scoring 151 goals and conceding 246.

Beşiktaş has reached the quarter-finals of European competitions on three occasions. First in the 1986-87 European Cup, then in the 2002-03 UEFA Cup, and most recently in the 2016-17 UEFA Europa League, when they were eliminated by French side Olympique Lyon on penalties.

Beşiktaş’s largest European victory came in the second qualifying round of the 2018-19 UEFA Europa League, when they defeated Faroe Islands representative B36 Torshavn 6-0. They also won 5-0 away against Bosnian team Sarajevo in the first round of the 2002-03 UEFA Cup. Beşiktaş has also defeated Israel’s Maccabi Tel Aviv and Switzerland’s Lugano 5-1 in the UEFA Europa League. Beşiktaş was awarded two walkover victories due to opponents failing to appear: in the 1958-59 season against Greece’s Olympiakos and in the 1986-87 season against Cyprus’s APOEL.

Beşiktaş’s heaviest European defeat came in the 2007-08 UEFA Champions League Group A match against English side Liverpool, which ended 8-0 away. The black-and-white team also suffered 6-0 away defeats to English club Leeds United in the 2000-01 Champions League and Ukrainian side Dynamo Kyiv in the 2016-17 season.

Oktay Derelioğlu holds the record for most goals scored by a Beşiktaş player in European competitions, with 14 goals between 1993 and 1999. Vincent Aboubakar and Cenk Tosun are tied for second with 13 goals each, followed by Ricardo Quaresma and Bobo with 12 each. Milot Rashica, currently in the squad but not yet on the European goalscoring list, has four goals. Among current squad members, Orkun Kökçü has three European goals, Semih Kılıçsoy and Amir Murillo each have two, and Hyeon-gyu Oh, Vaclav Cerny, İlhan Fakılı, and Ernest Poku each have one.

Beşiktaş defeated French representative Olympique Marseille 4-1 at home in Istanbul during the first matchday of the group stage of the 2026-27 UEFA Europa League. Including all qualifying rounds and group stage matches up to the Hoffenheim fixture, Beşiktaş has secured seven wins in eight matches.

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During this period, Beşiktaş eliminated Danish side Midtjylland 1-0 and 2-0 in the second qualifying round, then defeated Czech representative Hradec Králové 1-0 in both legs of the next round. In the play-off round, the black-and-white team faced Lithuanian side Kauno Zalgiris, winning the first leg 3-0 and losing the return leg 1-0. In the first two matchdays of the group stage, Beşiktaş defeated Olympique Marseille 4-1 and Hoffenheim 3-2. Over these eight matches, Beşiktaş scored a total of 15 goals and conceded four.

The match was officiated by referee Lawrence Visser of the Royal Belgian Football Association. His assistants were Ruben Wyns and Michele Seeldraeyers. The match took place at the Rhein-Neckar-Arena in Sinsheim, Germany.

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Home team TSG 1899 Hoffenheim started with Oliver Baumann, Vladimir Coufal, Ozan Kabak, Koki Machida, Bernardo, Andrej Kramaric, Wouter Burger, Valon Avdullahu, Adam Daghim, Fisnik Asllani and Adam Hlozek in the starting eleven. Substitutions were made during the match. In the 59th minute, Adam Daghim was replaced by Alexander Prass and Adam Hlozek by Tim Lemperle. In the 72nd minute, Andrej Kramaric was substituted by Bazoumana Conte and Wouter Burger by Noah De Cat. In the 85th minute, Ozan Kabak was replaced by Robin Hranac.

Away team Beşiktaş fielded Alexander Nübel, Amir Murillo, Emmanuel Agbadou, Emirhan Topçu, Youssouf Ouattara, Junior Olaitan, Wilfred Ndidi, Orkun Kökçü, İlhan Fakılı, Leandro Trossard and Hyeon-gyu Oh in the starting eleven. Substitutions for Beşiktaş included Fabio Miretti replacing Orkun Kökçü in the 46th minute. In the 78th minute, Junior Olaitan was replaced by Salih Özcan and in the 85th minute, Hyeon-gyu Oh was replaced by Semih Kılıçsoy. In the 90th minute, Youssouf Ouattara was replaced by Rıdvan Yılmaz and in the 90+1st minute, Wilfred Ndidi was replaced by Ümit Akdağ.

Neither team managed to score in the first half, which ended 0-0. In the 3rd minute, Hoffenheim launched a strong attack. Bernardo delivered a cross from the right diagonal toward the near post, where Koki Machida headed the ball, which struck the far post and bounced away.

^{Hoffenheim - Beşiktaş karşılaşması (AA)}

In the 20th minute, Adam Hlozek received a long pass and moved into the penalty area from the right diagonal. He evaded goalkeeper Alexander Nübel and shot, but the ball struck the inside of the near post and remained in the netting. In the 23rd minute, Hoffenheim player Fisnik Asllani received a yellow card. In the 45+1st minute, following a defensive error by Hoffenheim, Junior Olaitan intercepted the ball and drove it into the six-yard box from the end line. After hitting the defense, the ball rolled parallel to the goal, and opposing defenders cleared it from the left diagonal. The first half ended 0-0.

Five goals were scored in the second half. At the start of the second half, Beşiktaş captain Orkun Kökçü was replaced by Fabio Miretti. In the 56th minute, Beşiktaş attacked down the right flank through Amir Murillo. After Murillo's pass, İlhan Fakılı struck the ball from the right diagonal inside the penalty area, but the shot narrowly missed the far post and went out of play. In the 57th minute, Leandro Trossard received a pass from Hyeon-gyu Oh, dribbled past two defenders and faced goalkeeper Oliver Baumann. He shot from the left diagonal, but the ball went wide of the goal. In the 59th minute, Hoffenheim made substitutions: Adam Daghim was replaced by Alexander Prass and Adam Hlozek by Tim Lemperle.

^{Hoffenheim - Beşiktaş karşılaşması (AA)}

In the 60th minute, Beşiktaş took a corner kick from the left side. Leandro Trossard controlled the ball, entered the penalty area and passed to Wilfred Ndidi. After Ndidi's pass, the ball deflected off Hyeon-gyu Oh and remained in front of Amir Murillo. Murillo scored from inside the six-yard box to give Beşiktaş a 1-0 lead. In the 67th minute, Hoffenheim defender Ozan Kabak received a yellow card.

In the 68th minute, Hoffenheim equalized. Fisnik Asllani controlled the ball just outside the penalty arc, evaded his marker and shot from inside the area, sending the ball past Nübel's right side into the net to make it 1-1. In the 72nd minute, Hoffenheim made two substitutions: Andrej Kramaric was replaced by Bazoumana Conte and Wouter Burger by Noah De Cat.

In the 73rd minute, Beşiktaş regained the lead with a rapid counterattack. Hyeon-gyu Oh received a pass from Junior Olaitan, ran behind the defense and faced Baumann. He shot and scored to make it 1-2. In the 78th minute, Junior Olaitan was replaced by Salih Özcan.

In the 79th minute, Beşiktaş extended their lead to 2-1. After receiving a pass from Amir Murillo on the right flank, İlhan Fakılı moved into the penalty area and delivered a pass. Hyeon-gyu Oh, positioned at the back post, finished to make it 1-3. In the 80th minute, Hyeon-gyu Oh received a yellow card. In the 85th minute, Ozan Kabak was replaced by Robin Hranac for Hoffenheim and Hyeon-gyu Oh was replaced by Semih Kılıçsoy for Beşiktaş.

In the 88th minute, Koki Machida headed the ball into the net from a corner kick delivered by Vladimir Coufal on the right flank, reducing the deficit to 2-3. In the 90th minute, Hoffenheim player Tim Lemperle received a yellow card and Youssouf Ouattara was replaced by Rıdvan Yılmaz for Beşiktaş. In the 90+1st minute, Wilfred Ndidi was substituted by Ümit Akdağ for Beşiktaş. In the 90+2nd minute, Koki Machida received a yellow card. The match ended with Beşiktaş winning 3-2.

The 25-year-old South Korean forward Hyeon-gyu Oh, who scored two goals in the 73rd and 79th minutes, had scored only one goal in the season prior to this match. With these goals, his total for the season rose to three.

The 30-year-old Panamanian right-back Amir Murillo, who scored the opening goal in the 60th minute, netted his fourth goal of the season in his 14th appearance for Beşiktaş. Previously, Murillo had scored for Çorum FK in the Trendyol Süper Lig and for Kauno Zalgiris and Olympique Marseille in the UEFA Europa League.

The 23-year-old center-back Ümit Akdağ, signed at the start of the season, made his first official appearance for Beşiktaş in European competition after coming on in the 90+1st minute.

Beşiktaş captain Orkun Kökçü received treatment during the middle of the first half after suffering an injury in midfield and completed the half. Due to a blow to his heel, he was substituted at the start of the second half as a precaution.

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In the post-match press conference, Beşiktaş head coach Vincenzo Italiano stated that his team had won a hard-fought away match against a strong opponent and that these three points would restore confidence after previous unfavorable results on the road. Italiano noted that players with limited playing time in the congested fixture schedule were given opportunities and expressed satisfaction with their performances. He stated that Beşiktaş aims to finish in the top eight or top 24 of the UEFA Europa League group stage to advance to the next round. Italiano praised Hyeon-gyu Oh's professionalism and his contributions through his goals. Regarding captain Orkun Kökçü's injury, the coach confirmed the player felt pain in his foot and was withdrawn to avoid risk. He dedicated the victory to the fans who supported the team in the stadium.

Beşiktaş Football Director Önder Özen, speaking after the match, emphasized that the team won due to superior quality and congratulated the coaching staff and players. Özen expressed condolences for the losses caused by the flood disaster in Istanbul and noted that the players showed great effort with full awareness of the situation. He highlighted the significance of Beşiktaş's record of seven wins in eight European matches and observed that the number of Turkish fans present in the stadium was four times the official capacity, creating a home-like atmosphere. Özen declared that the victory was dedicated to the fans, citizens affected by the flood, and the entire Beşiktaş community. He also thanked the club's president Serdal Adalı and the board of directors for providing administrative and financial support, enabling an uninterrupted working environment.

Beşiktaş player Junior Olaitan, who provided an assist in the match, said his team struggled early due to Hoffenheim's high pressing but turned the game around in the second half thanks to tactical adjustments made at halftime. Olaitan emphasized that his teammates' support and unity positively impacted their on-field performance.

Hoffenheim head coach Christian Ilzer expressed disappointment over the defeat in the press conference. He acknowledged Beşiktaş as a team that effectively utilized deep balls and possessed high individual quality, noting that Hoffenheim conceded goals from counterattacks in the second half and that the loss was no accident.

Following the match, extensive coverage appeared in the German sports press. German newspaper Bild ran the headline "Oh Hoffenheim! Beşiktaş Celebrates Away Win." Kicker magazine used the headline "Defeat in Europa League: Oh's back-to-back goals dampen TSG's morale." Sport 1 reported "Hoffenheim Defeated and Mocked," while Sky Sports Germany ran the headline "TSG Hoffenheim in Crisis: Beşiktaş Inflicts Another Europa League Defeat on the Kraichgau Club." Sportschau used the headline "Another Defeat – Hoffenheim Loses to Beşiktaş," and Eurosport Germany commented "Disaster Begins in Europe! Hoffenheim Falls Again to Beşiktaş." Transfermarkt chose the headline "Beşiktaş Deepens Hoffenheim's Crisis: Oh's Two Goals Lead to Second Defeat," while Sport Bild used the phrase "Away Match in Their Own Stadium: Beşiktaş Defeats TSG Hoffenheim 3-2 in Europa League." Spox reported under the headline "Nübel Wins Duel Against German Goalkeepers! Hoffenheim's Crisis Deepens."

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Beşiktaş - Crystal Palace is a football match scheduled for Thursday, 22 October 2026 at the Tüpraş Stadyumu in Istanbul as part of the third matchday of the group stage of the 2026-27 UEFA Europa League. The match will kick off at 22:00 Turkey time and will be broadcast live on TRT 1. The match will be officiated by Dutch referee Danny Makkelie, with assistants Hessel Steegstra and Jan de Vries, and Martijn Vos serving as the fourth official.

With the match against Crystal Palace, Beşiktaş Football Team will play its 267th official match in European competitions. Since beginning its European journey in 1959, the black-and-white club has represented Türkiye in international competitions 47 times, including qualifying rounds. In its previous 266 matches in European competitions, Beşiktaş has recorded 104 wins, 50 draws, and 112 defeats, scoring 363 goals and conceding 399 goals.

When examining Beşiktaş's European match distribution by competition, the club has played 89 matches in the European Cup and UEFA Champions League, achieving 27 wins, 19 draws, and 43 losses, scoring 89 goals and conceding 153 goals. In the UEFA Cup and UEFA Europa League combined, Beşiktaş has appeared in 141 matches, securing 64 wins, 25 draws, and 52 losses, with 224 goals scored and 184 goals conceded. The match against Crystal Palace will be Beşiktaş's 142nd match in this competition. Additionally, in the European Cup Winners' Cup, the club played 20 matches, recording 4 wins, 4 draws, and 12 losses, scoring 21 goals and conceding 38 goals. In the UEFA Conference League, Beşiktaş has played 16 matches, achieving 9 wins, 2 draws, and 5 losses, scoring 29 goals and conceding 24 goals. With this match, Beşiktaş will face English representatives for the 23rd time in European competitions.

The match against Crystal Palace will be Beşiktaş's 134th home match in European competition history. In its previous 133 home matches, the black-and-white team has recorded 68 wins, 26 draws, and 39 losses, scoring 209 goals and conceding 151 goals.

Throughout its history, Beşiktaş has been forced to play three European matches designated as home games outside Istanbul. In the 1986-1987 season, the quarter-final leg of the European Cup against Dynamo Kyiv was played in İzmir due to adverse weather conditions, and Beşiktaş lost 5-0. In the 2003-2004 UEFA Champions League, the match against Chelsea was held in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, due to bomb attacks in Istanbul, and Beşiktaş lost 2-0. In the 2024-2025 UEFA Europa League season, the match against Maccabi Tel Aviv was played behind closed doors at Nagyerdei Stadion in Hungary due to concerns over provocative actions, and Beşiktaş lost 3-1.

Beşiktaş's most decisive victory in European competitions came in the 2018-2019 UEFA Europa League second qualifying round, when they defeated Faroe Islands representative B36 Torshavn 6-0. In the 2002-2003 UEFA Cup first round, they won 5-0 away against Bosnia-Herzegovina's Sarajevo. In the UEFA Europa League, they defeated Israel's Maccabi Tel Aviv and Switzerland's Lugano 5-1. Beşiktaş advanced in the 1958-1959 European Champion Clubs' Cup after Olympiakos of Greece failed to appear, and again in the 1986-1987 season after APOEL of Cyprus did not show up. The club's heaviest defeat in European competition occurred in the 2007-2008 UEFA Champions League, when they lost 8-0 away to English side Liverpool. Beşiktaş also suffered 6-0 defeats away to Leeds United in the 2000-2001 season and to Dynamo Kyiv in the 2016-2017 season.

The all-time top scorer for Beşiktaş in European competitions is Oktay Derelioğlu with 14 goals. He is followed by Vincent Aboubakar and Cenk Tosun, each with 13 goals, and Ricardo Quaresma and Bobo, each with 12 goals. Among the current squad, Milot Rashica, who is not registered in the European squad list, has scored 4 goals in European competitions; captain Orkun Kökçü, Amir Murillo, and Hyeon-gyu Oh each have 3 goals; Semih Kılıçsoy has 2 goals; and Vaclav Cerny, İlhan Fakılı, and Ernest Poku each have 1 goal.

Beşiktaş entered the 2026-27 European campaign through the UEFA Europa League qualifying rounds. They advanced past Danish side Midtjylland with a total of three goals scored in two legs. In the second qualifying round, Czech representative Hradec Králové were defeated 1-0 in both matches. In the first leg of the play-off round, Lithuanian side Kauno Zalgiris were beaten 3-0, but the return leg ended in a 1-0 defeat. This loss was the only match in this season's European campaign in which Beşiktaş failed to score. The black-and-white team began the group stage with a 4-1 home win against Olympique Marseille, then followed it up with a 3-2 away victory over Hoffenheim in the second matchday. Beşiktaş has won seven of its eight European matches this season, scoring 15 goals and conceding only 4.

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Beşiktaş completed its preparations for the Crystal Palace match on 21 October 2026 at the BJK Nevzat Demir Facilities under head coach Vincenzo Italiano. The first 15 minutes of training were open to the press and consisted of warm-up and conditioning drills, followed by a closed tactical session. Captain Orkun Kökçü, recovering from a heel injury, and winger Milot Rashica did not participate in the training session.

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At the press conference, 48-year-old head coach Vincenzo Italiano highlighted the difficulty of assembling an ideal squad just 48 hours after the Trabzonspor match, stating that final decisions would depend on players' physical condition and energy levels. Italiano praised Hyeon-gyu Oh's professionalism after his two-goal performance against Hoffenheim and indicated he could feature. The Italian coach noted that Ernest Poku, who has not yet played much, has the potential to become a key player, and added that Ümit Akdağ, who missed training due to illness, could also be given a chance. Italiano acknowledged that the absence of captain Orkun Kökçü is felt in terms of quality and suggested that Fabio Miretti could take on a more central role in his absence. Italiano also emphasized that defeats are part of football and that the focus must now be solely on this match, putting the Trabzonspor and Amed Sportif Faaliyetler results behind them.

Nigerian midfielder Wilfred Ndidi, speaking at the press conference, emphasized that Crystal Palace are the reigning Conference League champions and accustomed to the high physical tempo of the Premier League. Ndidi stated that his team is ready for the intense atmosphere at home and that their goal is to advance from the group stage.

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On the English side, head coach Pierre Sage and player Tyrick Mitchell held a press conference at the Tüpraş Stadyumu. The 47-year-old head coach Pierre Sage drew attention to Beşiktaş's high offensive quality and energy, stating they would face a tough challenge. Sage argued that the passionate atmosphere in the stadium would not negatively affect his players but would instead enhance their concentration. The French coach, who previously managed Lyon and lost to Beşiktaş, noted that Beşiktaş has built a strong structure this season and has been working to resolve defensive transition issues.

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English left-back Tyrick Mitchell stated that the team needs to be more aggressive on the pitch and focus on fundamental aspects. Mitchell emphasized that defensive lapses are not due to training deficiencies but that individual players must show more courage and initiative in offensive organization.

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The Beşiktaş 2-2 Crystal Palace match was a football game played on 22 October 2026 at the Tüpraş Stadium in Istanbul between Beşiktaş Football Team and English representative Crystal Palace in the third matchday of the 2026-27 UEFA Europa League group stage. The match ended in a 2-2 draw. The referee was Danny Makkelie from the Royal Dutch Football Association, with assistant referees Hessel Steegstra and Jan de Vries. With this result, Beşiktaş increased their tournament points to seven and maintained their unbeaten record, while guest team Crystal Palace reached four points.

In the starting eleven for Beşiktaş were Alexander Nübel, Taylan Bulut, Tiago Djalo, Ümit Akdağ, Ouattara, Wilfred Ndidi, Kartal Kayra Yılmaz, Fabio Miretti, İlhan Fakılı, Trossard and Oh Hyeon-gyu. At the 39th minute, Fabio Miretti suffered an injury and was replaced by Salih Özcan. In the second half, at the 64th minute, Taylan Bulut was substituted by Murillo and Kartal Kayra Yılmaz by Junior Olaitan. At the 75th minute, İlhan Fakılı was replaced by Vaclav Cerny and Oh Hyeon-gyu by Dusan Vlahovic.

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Crystal Palace fielded Benitez, Chris Richards, Axel Disasi, Canvot, Khalaili, Daichi Kamada, Adam Wharton, Tyrick Mitchell, McNeil, Yeremy Pino and Jean-Philippe Mateta in their starting eleven. At the 61st minute, McNeil was replaced by Ismaila Sarr and Mateta by Larsen. At the 72nd minute, Yeremy Pino was substituted by Osorio, and following Larsen’s injury in the 85th minute, Edward Nketiah came on.

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In the 15th minute, Wilfred Ndidi of Beşiktaş received a yellow card. On a free kick taken by Crystal Palace’s Yeremy Pino in the same minute, Chris Richards, advancing from defense to attack, headed the ball from the left diagonal of the penalty area, but it went over the crossbar. In the 30th minute, following a corner kick from the right flank by Adam Wharton, Jean-Philippe Mateta, positioned inside the six-yard box, shot toward goal but Nübel controlled the ball. In the 36th minute, Fabio Miretti suffered a shoulder injury after a challenge in midfield and was unable to continue, being replaced by Salih Özcan in the 39th minute. In stoppage time added at the end of the first half, Yeremy Pino received a yellow card in the 45+1 minute. In the 45+2 minute, Beşiktaş took the lead: Salih Özcan played a long pass behind the defense, Wilfred Ndidi controlled it and struck with his left foot from the left diagonal of the penalty area, sending the ball into the far corner of the net. Beşiktaş ended the first half leading 1-0.

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Crystal Palace started the second half strongly and equalized in the 50th minute. From a right-wing attack, Yeremy Pino slid to meet a pass from Khalaili inside the penalty area and fired the ball past Nübel on his right side into the net. In the 55th minute, the English side took the lead: after a back pass from Tiago Djalo on the right flank, Jean-Philippe Mateta intercepted and shot from a tight angle on the left diagonal of the penalty area, sending the ball over Nübel and into the net. Beşiktaş equalized in the 73rd minute after Ümit Akdağ received a yellow card in the 66th minute. Junior Olaitan, after dispossessing two opponents near the edge of the penalty area, struck a clean shot into the far corner to make it 2-2. This goal was Olaitan’s first of the season and his first ever in European competition. Ümit Akdağ, making his first appearance at Dolmabahçe for Beşiktaş, received a direct red card in the 77th minute for a hard foul on Larsen, leaving his team with ten men. No further goals were scored in the remaining minutes and the match ended 2-2.

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At the post-match press conference, Beşiktaş head coach Vincenzo Italiano stated that due to a congested fixture schedule and player fatigue, he had to rotate the squad and gave playing time to players who had seen limited minutes previously. Italiano highlighted the risk of injury, noting that Miretti, who suffered a shoulder injury in this match following Orkun’s injury against Hoffenheim, would be sidelined for several weeks and would not feature in the upcoming match against Başakşehir. The Italian coach emphasized that Beşiktaş’s inability to keep a clean sheet in their last six matches remains a problem needing resolution, but stressed that the one point earned despite playing with ten men was valuable and reaffirmed the team’s objective of advancing from the group.

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Crystal Palace head coach Pierre Sage stated that the team had successfully implemented the decisions made before the match and that their primary aim was to prevent Beşiktaş from playing their preferred style. He argued that his side controlled the game more than their opponents and demonstrated sufficient performance to win, but acknowledged that Beşiktaş were a quality team capable of capitalizing on chances.

Beşiktaş will face Scottish representative Celtic in the fourth matchday of the UEFA Europa League group stage on Thursday, 5 November.