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The draw for the group stage of the 2025–26 UEFA Europa League was held on 28 August 2025 at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco. Fenerbahçe, representing Türkiye in the tournament, was drawn from the second pot. Under the new format, where each team faces eight different opponents, Fenerbahçe was paired with Dinamo Zagreb, Aston Villa, Ferencváros, Viktoria Plzeň, Nice, FCSB, Stuttgart, and Brann. The draw was attended by club officials and UEFA delegation members; initial assessments following the draw indicated that the club’s objective was to finish in the upper positions of the group.
In the opening match of the 2025–26 UEFA Europa League group stage, Fenerbahçe suffered a 3–1 away defeat against Croatian representatives GNK Dinamo Zagreb. The match, played at Zagreb’s Maksimir Stadium, marked the beginning of the tournament for both teams and was attended by 13,926 paying spectators. Fenerbahçe fielded a team with several positional experiments but, despite controlling large portions of play, failed to convert their dominance into goals.
GNK Dinamo Zagreb vs Fenerbahçe (AA)
Fenerbahçe head coach Domenico Tedesco made statements prior to the match against Dinamo Zagreb regarding defensive organization and player selection. The young coach indicated that the team would continue using a four-man defensive structure, which he believed was the most suitable system for the squad so far. He added that positional experiments were still underway, as the ideal formation had not yet been fully established and would require time to develop.
In line with these remarks, notable positional changes were made for the match against Dinamo Zagreb: Çağlar Söyüncü, normally a centre-back, was deployed at right-back, while full-back Nelson Semedo was moved into midfield. Later in the match, after Fred came on, Semedo returned to his natural position.
The match was officiated by French referee Jérôme Brisard. His assistants were Alexis Auger and Erwan Finjean, with Thomas Leonard serving as the fourth official. The VAR official was Nicolas Rainville from the French Football Federation.
The match took place at the Maksimir Stadium in Zagreb, the capital of Croatia. On matchday, the weather was clear, and both the pitch and stadium atmosphere were rated as suitable for football by UEFA observers.
Ederson, Brown, Çağlar Söyüncü (59' Fred), Oosterwolde, Skriniar, Semedo, Szymanski (71' İrfan Can Kahveci), Kerem Aktürkoğlu (84' Cenk Tosun), Asensio, Dorgeles Nene (71' Oğuz Aydın), En Nesyri.
Ziger, Lisica (75' Bakrar), Peric, Sutalo, Bocskay, Valincic, Zajc (90+3' Varela), Hoxha (90+1' Villar), Misic, Spikic (75' Ljubicic), Dion Drena Beljo (75' Kulenovic).
GNK Dinamo Zagreb vs Fenerbahçe (AA)
The match began evenly, with the first significant attack coming in the 16th minute from Dinamo Zagreb. After Lisica won the ball on the right flank, Zajc delivered a powerful shot from outside the penalty area that went over the crossbar. A turnover in midfield by Fenerbahçe in the 21st minute allowed the hosts to launch a swift counterattack. Within six passes, a chaotic sequence saw the ball deflect off Çağlar Söyüncü and fall to Dion Drena Beljo, who finished with a single touch to put Zagreb ahead. Fenerbahçe quickly restored parity shortly after.
In the 25th minute, a corner kick from Kerem Aktürkoğlu on the right flank led to a header from Milan Skriniar inside the penalty area. The ball was not cleared by the defense, and Sebastian Szymanski, positioned optimally on the edge of the area, struck a precise shot into the net. This was Szymanski’s first official goal of the season. No further goals were scored before halftime, and the match ended the first half 1–1.
GNK Dinamo Zagreb vs Fenerbahçe (AA)
Dinamo Zagreb started the second half with greater intensity. In the 50th minute, Valincic won possession in midfield and initiated an attack. Hoxha received the ball on the left side of the penalty area, and within six passes, Beljo arrived to tap in the rebound and restore Zagreb’s lead. This was Beljo’s second goal of the match. Although Fenerbahçe increased their possession after this goal, they struggled to create clear chances.
In the 62nd minute, Szymanski fired a powerful shot from outside the box following a pass from Semedo, but goalkeeper Ziger made two quick saves to deny the goal. In the 85th minute, İrfan Can Kahveci delivered a cross from the right flank toward the back post, and Oğuz Aydın’s close-range shot from just inside the six-yard box went wide. The decisive goal came in stoppage time. In the 90+5th minute, Bakrar scored from a tight angle on the right side of the penalty area, sending the ball into the far post and doubling Zagreb’s advantage. The match ended 3–1 in favor of the home side.
GNK Dinamo Zagreb vs Fenerbahçe (AA)
Following the 3–1 defeat to Dinamo Zagreb, Fenerbahçe head coach Domenico Tedesco expressed dissatisfaction with the team’s performance. He stated, “We cannot continue like this,” emphasizing that recent results were unacceptable. Tedesco noted that the team still lacked a balanced defensive structure and that individual errors had directly impacted the outcome. He acknowledged that establishing the ideal system would take time but stressed that greater concentration and responsibility from the players were required to achieve it.
The player of the match was Dinamo Zagreb’s striker Dion Drena Beljo, who scored both goals in the 21st and 50th minutes, directly securing his team’s victory. He also demonstrated excellent positional awareness in both goals. His performance made him the standout player of the match.
In the second matchweek of the group stage of the 2025/26 UEFA Europa League, Fenerbahçe defeated OGC Nice 2-1 at the Chobani Stadium in Istanbul, earning their first points in the tournament. Goals for Fenerbahçe were scored by Kerem Aktürkoğlu in the 3rd and 25th minutes, while the visitors reduced the deficit to 2-1 through a penalty kick by Kevin Carlos in the 37th minute. The match is recorded as Fenerbahçe’s first European victory of the season under manager Domenico Tedesco.
Fenerbahçe - Nice match (AA)
The match began with a goal for Fenerbahçe in the 3rd minute. Kerem Aktürkoğlu, drifting behind the defense after a layoff from Anderson Talisca on the left, struck the ball low into the net from inside the penalty area, beating goalkeeper Yehvann Diouf. In the 25th minute, Marco Asensio initiated an attack that found Kerem Aktürkoğlu moving into the penalty area, who shot from just outside the penalty spot; the ball deflected off a defender and flew past Diouf’s left side into the net. In the 34th minute, a scramble in the penalty area led to a penalty decision after Milan Škriniar was deemed to have handled the ball. In the 37th minute, Kevin Carlos converted the penalty to make it 2-1. The first half ended with Fenerbahçe leading 2-1.
Fenerbahçe - Nice match (AA)
In the second half, Nice created a dangerous chance in the 68th minute through Terem Moffi with a shot from the edge of the penalty area, but goalkeeper Ederson stretched to clear the ball. In the 73rd minute, a cross from the right by Dorgeles Nene led to a header from Youssef En-Nesyri that went over the crossbar. In the 89th minute, Edson Álvarez played a pass behind the defense to Youssef En-Nesyri, who faced the goalkeeper but his shot was denied by Diouf. The match ended with Fenerbahçe winning 2-1.
Fenerbahçe - Nice match (AA)
Ederson, Nelson Semedo, Milan Škriniar, Jayden Oosterwolde, Archie Brown, İsmail Yüksek (73' İrfan Can Kahveci), Marco Asensio (64' Edson Álvarez), Anderson Talisca (64' Sebastian Szymański), Dorgeles Nene (81' Fred), Kerem Aktürkoğlu (81' Oğuz Aydın), Youssef En-Nesyri
Fenerbahçe lineup (AA)
Yehvann Diouf, Jonathan Clauss, Mohamed-Ali Cho Bah, Kojo Peprah Oppong (80' Antoine Mendy), Melvin Bard, Lilian Louchet, Charles Vanhoutte, Morgan Sanson (69' Sofiane Diop), Tiago Gouveia (69' Abdoul Kader Abdi), Jérémie Boga (80' Mohamed Ali Cho), Kevin Carlos (59' Terem Moffi)
Nice lineup (AA)
The match was played at the Chobani Stadium. The refereeing team consisted of Srdjan Jovanović, Uroš Stojković and Milan Mihajlović from the Football Association of Serbia. Yellow cards were shown to Lilian Louchet in the 55th minute, İsmail Yüksek in the 69th minute, Kerem Aktürkoğlu in the 77th minute, Fred in the 82nd minute, and Fenerbahçe’s assistant coach Franck Haise in the 87th minute. A penalty was awarded in the 34th minute and converted into a goal by Kevin Carlos in the 37th minute.
Match officials (AA)
Before the match, manager Domenico Tedesco noted that the opposition had a strong physical presence in their back three and frequently relied on their wing combinations. He highlighted the technical quality of Nice’s midfield and emphasized that Fenerbahçe needed to improve in areas beyond defensive organization. He also provided assessments regarding injury recoveries and training intensity.
Domenico Tedesco (AA)
With this match, Fenerbahçe secured their first points of the season in the UEFA Europa League. In the same game, Kerem Aktürkoğlu became the scorer of Fenerbahçe’s 400th goal in European competitions, etching his name into the club’s history. This was also Domenico Tedesco’s first European victory as Fenerbahçe’s head coach.
Before the Nice match, Fenerbahçe’s total number of matches in European competitions reached 291, making this their 292nd European fixture. In the competition known as the “second cup,” the UEFA Cup/UEFA Europa League, this was their 150th match, following 149 previous encounters.
Fenerbahçe has shown an impressive home record in European competitions in recent seasons. After their loss to Dynamo Kyiv in the 2022–23 season, they played 24 home matches with 16 wins, 5 draws and 3 defeats. During this period, they competed under managers Jorge Jesus, İsmail Kartal and Jose Mourinho, reaching the round of 16 and quarter-finals in European competitions.
According to UEFA records, in their last 19 home matches in the group/league phase of the UEFA Europa League, Fenerbahçe have lost only twice, recording 10 wins and 7 draws.
The day before the match, Fenerbahçe’s management met with OGC Nice officials and a UEFA delegation for a dinner in Istanbul, which concluded with the exchange of gifts. On matchday, tribunes displayed chants in support of club president Sadettin Saran. Minister of Youth and Sports Osman Aşkın Bak and Turkey national team manager Vincenzo Montella attended the match from the protocol stand. Jhon Duran and İrfan Can Eğribayat, both recovering from injuries, were absent from the squad, while Edson Álvarez returned to the team after a 33-day absence.
Fenerbahçe - Nice match (AA)
The next matches in the UEFA Europa League group stage will be played on 23 October. Fenerbahçe will travel to Stuttgart, while Nice will face Celta Vigo away in Spain.
In the third matchday of the 2025-26 UEFA Europa League season, Fenerbahçe hosted German side Stuttgart. The match took place on 23 October 2025 at the Chobani Stadium in Istanbul. Fenerbahçe secured a 1-0 victory thanks to a penalty goal scored by Kerem Aktürkoğlu. With this result, the yellow-and-navy team increased their group points to six. Stuttgart suffered their second consecutive defeat in the tournament.
Fenerbahçe - Stuttgart (AA)
For Fenerbahçe, this was their third match in the group stage of the UEFA Europa League. After losing 3-1 away to Dinamo Zagreb in their opening match, Fenerbahçe defeated Nice 2-1 at home in Kadıköy. With the victory over Stuttgart, Fenerbahçe continued their progression in the group. This was Stuttgart’s first-ever encounter with a Turkish team in the UEFA Europa League. According to UEFA statistics, this marked Fenerbahçe’s first win against a German side in 13 years.
Fenerbahçe - Stuttgart (AA)
Before the match, Fenerbahçe head coach Domenico Tedesco and Stuttgart head coach Sebastian Hoeness made statements at their respective press conferences.
Tedesco emphasized that Stuttgart is a difficult team to play against and that the match would be played at a high tempo. He highlighted the decisive role of fan support and stated that his team was seeking balance and stability. He also referred to recent injuries and confirmed that squad rotation had become necessary. Tedesco noted that he had previously worked within Stuttgart’s youth academy and that this match held special personal significance for him.
Domenico Tedesco (AA)
Hoeness drew attention to the challenging atmosphere in Istanbul and stated that his team planned to control possession to neutralize Fenerbahçe’s attacking threats. He acknowledged Fenerbahçe’s strong squad and declared that his team would do everything possible to win.
Sebastian Hoeness (AA)
Additionally, Stuttgart player Atakan Karazor stated that playing in Turkey held personal meaning for him, that he was familiar with the atmosphere in Kadıköy, and that his team was on the pitch aiming for all three points.
Before the match, Fenerbahçe Sports Club hosted a dinner for Stuttgart officials and UEFA delegate Peter Oskam. Held in Çengelköy, the event featured messages of friendship between the two clubs and the exchange of gifts. Fenerbahçe representatives Burçin Gözlüklü and Taner Sönmezer attended the dinner.
Ederson, Semedo, Skriniar, Oosterwolde, Brown, Alvarez, İsmail Yüksek, Nene (80' Oğuz Aydın), Asensio (82' Szymanski), Kerem Aktürkoğlu (87' Talisca), En-Nesyri (87' Duran).
Fenerbahçe starting XI (AA)
Nübel, Assignon, Jaquez (86' Jeltsch), Chabot, Hendriks (77' Leweling), Atakan Karazor (77' Nartey), Stiller, Bouanani (63' Deniz Undav), Tomas (86' Führich), Mittelstadt, El Khannouss.
Stuttgart starting XI (AA)
In the 11th minute, following pressure from Asensio, Nene advanced into the penalty area from the right and delivered a cross. Kerem Aktürkoğlu headed the ball from the back post, but goalkeeper Nübel made a save. In the 20th minute, after a pass from Kerem Aktürkoğlu, Brown attacked down the left flank and crossed to İsmail Yüksek, but Nübel again denied the opportunity.
In the 21st minute, after a pass from Asensio, En-Nesyri drove into the penalty area from the right and struck a powerful shot that rebounded off the goalkeeper. The rebound fell to Kerem Aktürkoğlu, who passed to Semedo, whose shot was also saved by Nübel.
In the 24th minute, a poor pass from Fenerbahçe’s defense allowed Jaquez to intercept the ball and deliver it to El Khannouss, who fired a shot from outside the penalty area, but goalkeeper Ederson made the save.
In the 29th minute, Stuttgart launched an effective attack. After a cross from Assignon, Tomas headed the ball off Brown, and Mittelstadt, who was in front of the rebound, shot, but Ederson saved it.
In the 31st minute, Fenerbahçe won a corner. During the set piece taken by Kerem Aktürkoğlu, Skriniar was brought down by Stiller, and referee Jakob Kehlet pointed to the penalty spot. In the 34th minute, Kerem Aktürkoğlu stepped up and sent the ball to opposite corners of the net, leaving the goalkeeper wrong-footed and giving Fenerbahçe a 1-0 lead.
Fenerbahçe ended the first half with a 1-0 advantage.
Fenerbahçe - Stuttgart match (AA)
In the 48th minute, Stuttgart started strongly. Bouanani’s shot following a pass from Mittelstadt was blocked by Alvarez.
In the 60th minute, after Nene was fouled, referee Kehlet again pointed to the penalty spot. However, after a VAR review, the decision was overturned due to an offside call.
In the 66th minute, during a Stuttgart attack, Stiller was brought down by Alvarez, and the referee awarded a penalty. After VAR review, the decision was again rescinded.
In the 82nd minute, Tomas delivered a pass to Deniz Undav, who failed to convert a clear chance. No further goals were scored in the remaining minutes, and Fenerbahçe held on to their 1-0 lead to secure victory.
Fenerbahçe - Stuttgart (AA)
After the match, both head coaches commented on the physical and tactical nature of the game. According to UEFA’s report, the match was characterized by high tempo and intense competitiveness. Under head coach Domenico Tedesco, Fenerbahçe maintained discipline in defense to preserve the result. Stuttgart head coach Sebastian Hoeness noted that despite his team’s efforts to control possession, they were unable to find the net. UEFA’s assessment highlighted the tactical duel between the two German coaching philosophies.
According to UEFA records, in their last 20 home matches in the Europa League group or league phase, Fenerbahçe have suffered only two defeats, recording 11 wins and seven draws. With this victory, Fenerbahçe continued their strong home record in European competitions. Additionally, this marked Fenerbahçe’s second win over a German side in European competitions.
Fenerbahçe will face Viktoria Plzen away on 6 November 2025 in the fourth matchday of the UEFA Europa League. On the same date, Stuttgart will host Feyenoord in Germany.
Fenerbahçe won the match against Stuttgart via a penalty goal, securing their second victory in the Europa League group stage. The defensive line delivered a consistent performance throughout the match. Stuttgart’s opportunities were not converted. At the final whistle, Fenerbahçe reached six points, while Stuttgart remained at the bottom of the group.
In the fourth matchday of the 2025/26 UEFA Europa League season, Fenerbahçe traveled to face Czech representative Viktoria Plzeň. The match took place on 6 November 2025 at the Doosan Arena in Plzeň. The game ended in a goalless draw, with both teams leaving the pitch with one point each. With this result, Fenerbahçe increased their tally to seven points.
Viktoria Plzen - Fenerbahçe match (AA)
Fenerbahçe’s delegation completed their preparations in Istanbul and departed for Czechia on 5 November 2025. The team conducted its final training session under head coach Domenico Tedesco, focusing on tactical work. Following these preparations, the yellow-and-navy side finalized their camp preparations ahead of their away fixture against Viktoria Plzeň in the fourth matchday of the UEFA Europa League.
The squad for the camp was selected by head coach Domenico Tedesco. It included Ederson, İrfan Can Eğribayat, Tarık Çetin, Mert Müldür, Nelson Semedo, Milan Škriniar, Çağlar Söyüncü, Yiğit Efe Demir, Archie Brown, Jayden Oosterwolde, İsmail Yüksek, Edson Álvarez, Fred, Sebastian Szymański, Marco Asensio, Kerem Aktürkoğlu, Oğuz Aydın, Dorgeles Nene, Anderson Talisca, Youssef En-Nesyri and Jhon Durán.
In his pre-match remarks, Tedesco stated that his objective was to secure three points and that the team had prepared all necessary strategies accordingly. He emphasized that the squad was in good morale and, following recent results in away matches, would display greater determination in this encounter.
Fenerbahçe was preparing for their 294th match in European competitions. Prior to this fixture, the yellow-and-navy side had played 293 matches in European tournaments, recording 116 wins, 62 draws and 115 defeats. They had scored 401 goals and conceded 416. In the UEFA Europa League specifically, they had played 151 matches, achieving 66 wins, 47 losses and 38 draws.
Fenerbahçe squad (AA)
Head coach Domenico Tedesco, in his pre-match comments, acknowledged the strength of their opponent, noting that Viktoria Plzeň performed effectively at home but that his team was well-prepared to counter them. He emphasized the importance placed on defensive organization and transition play.
Players Milan Škriniar and goalkeeper Ederson, in brief interviews with the club’s television channel before the match, stated that the team was in good form and that their goal was to return from the away fixture with a point.
Fenerbahçe head coach Domenico Tedesco (AA)
Fenerbahçe began their UEFA Europa League campaign with a 3-1 away defeat to Dinamo Zagreb. They then won their home matches against Nice and Stuttgart, raising their points total to six. With this performance, the yellow-and-navy side aimed for a top position in the group stage.
Viktoria Plzeň had not suffered a defeat in the group stage so far. The Czech representative stood out for their defensive resilience, particularly in home matches. Their head coach, Martin Hyský, had drawn attention by remaining unbeaten after six matches in the Europa League group stage.
V. Plzen - Fenerbahçe infographic (AA)
The match kicked off on Thursday, 6 November 2025 at 23:00 Turkish time. It was officiated by Dutch referee Allard Lindhout, with assistants Rogier Honig and Johan Balder, and fourth official Jannick Van Der Laan.
Viktoria Plzen - Fenerbahçe match (AA)
Jedlicka, Paluska, Dweh, Jemelka, Memic (73' Havel), Cerv (88' S. Markovic), Valenta (64' Zeljkovic), Souare, Ladra (64' Visinsky), Adu, Durosinmi
Ederson, Semedo, Skriniar, Oosterwolde, Brown, İsmail Yüksek (59' Fred), Alvarez, Oğuz Aydın (60' Asensio), Talisca, Szymanski (74' D. Nene), En-Nesyri (60' J. Duran)
Fenerbahçe starting XI (AA)
The match began at a controlled pace, with both teams showing caution. Home side Viktoria Plzeň enjoyed more possession in the opening minutes, attempting to build attacks through long passes from the back. Fenerbahçe countered by pushing their defensive line higher to deny the hosts space to organize.
Viktoria Plzeň sought to create danger through wide attacks, particularly with effective overlapping runs from Adu and Sýkora, which tested Ederson on several occasions. Ederson made key saves to deny shots on goal from Durosinmi and Adu during the first half.
In the early stages of the match, Fenerbahçe began to dominate the central areas through the passing combination of Fred and Álvarez. A shot from Sebastian Szymański from outside the box narrowly went wide. A free kick taken by Marco Asensio struck the crossbar and rebounded.
In the latter stages of the first half, Fenerbahçe took control of the game and launched quick attacks through Youssef En-Nesyri and Kerem Aktürkoğlu. However, Plzeň’s defense held firm and did not make any critical errors. The first half ended goalless.
Viktoria Plzen - Fenerbahçe match (AA)
Fenerbahçe started the second half more aggressively. Head coach Tedesco strengthened the attack by introducing Oğuz Aydın and Anderson Talisca. During this period, the yellow-and-navy side applied pressure in the opponent’s half and created several scoring opportunities.
A header by Anderson Talisca inside the penalty area was cleared off the line by goalkeeper Martin Jedlička. En-Nesyri failed to convert a one-on-one chance against the goalkeeper. In the middle of the second half, Fenerbahçe increased the tempo of play and pinned Viktoria Plzeň in their own half.
Viktoria Plzeň attempted to threaten on the counterattack. A powerful long-range shot from Adu struck the post. This was one of the clearest goal-scoring opportunities of the match.
In stoppage time, Jhon Durán went down in the opponent’s penalty area after a challenge from Jemelka. After reviewing the incident via VAR, the referee watched the replay on the monitor but decided not to award a penalty.
Following the decision, Fenerbahçe players protested to the referee, but the ruling stood unchanged. The match concluded with a 0-0 draw.
Viktoria Plzen - Fenerbahçe match (AA)
After the match, Fenerbahçe goalkeeper Ederson stated that he believed the final incident should have been a penalty. He said, “I did not understand the referee’s decision. I am happy to have returned after my injury period and grateful to be contributing to Fenerbahçe.”
Milan Škriniar commented, “We knew it would be a tough match. We did not control the ball in the first half, but we improved in the second. We did not score but we fought hard. In my view, the final incident was a penalty.”
Head coach Domenico Tedesco said after the match, “It was a big battle. We had three clear chances in the second half but failed to convert them. It would have been more appropriate to ask the referee about the penalty incident. I am satisfied with my players.”
With this away draw, Fenerbahçe increased their points total in the UEFA Europa League group stage to seven, maintaining their chances of advancing to the next round.
In UEFA’s official match report, Milan Škriniar and Ederson were named Fenerbahçe’s most influential players. For Plzeň, Jemelka and goalkeeper Jedlička were highlighted as standout performers.
Fenerbahçe’s next Europa League match will be against Ferencváros at home in Istanbul on 27 November 2025.
This match marked Fenerbahçe’s 294th appearance in European competitions, a milestone in the club’s history.
In the fifth matchday of the UEFA Europa League, Fenerbahçe and Ferencváros faced each other at the Chobani Stadium, Fenerbahçe Şükrü Saracoğlu Sports Complex. The match, which directly impacted the group standings, was a high-intensity contest with both teams entering the field aiming for three points.
Fenerbahçe head coach Domenico Tedesco, in a press conference held a day before the match, spoke about the team’s rhythm following the international break, noting that the players had maintained their tempo. He highlighted that eight of the twelve players called up to their national teams had played, meaning no significant squad shortages were expected. Despite some absences, Tedesco emphasized the depth of the squad and stated that every player who was called upon would have the opportunity to play. Regarding Ferencváros’s attacking organization, he pointed out that the opposition excelled in wide crosses and aerial balls inside the penalty area, noting that Barnabás Varga ranked among the top players in aerial duels statistically. Tedesco confirmed that Yiğit Efe Demir would start in defense due to missing defenders, praising the player’s tactical intelligence and physical readiness for the role. He also underscored Ederson’s crucial role in building play through short, medium and long passes, highlighting his ability to use the ball accurately across all distances.
Fenerbahçe Head Coach Domenico Tedesco (AA)
Ferencváros head coach Robbie Keane, in his pre-match press conference, stated that his team was prepared for a challenging away fixture. He noted that their three wins in European competitions had provided strong motivation and acknowledged that Fenerbahçe possessed high-quality replacements for their key players, making them a formidable opponent. Keane emphasized that preparations had been tailored accordingly. He commented on the atmosphere of Turkish stadiums, describing it as a unique experience and expressing the importance of his players experiencing such an environment at least once in their careers. Keane stressed the significance of the match, saying they had worked intensely to avoid repeating mistakes and aimed to deliver their best performance in front of the fans. He also offered positive remarks about Fenerbahçe’s former head coach Jose Mourinho and affirmed that Tedesco was performing his duties effectively.
Ferencváros player Cadu said the match against Fenerbahçe was one every player would want to play in, adding that after their recent league defeat, they had learned from their errors and worked hard not to repeat them. He also confirmed the team was ready for the match, particularly in their attacking preparations.
Ferencváros Head Coach Robbie Keane (AA)
Entering the match, Fenerbahçe had accumulated eight points in the UEFA Europa League group stage, while Ferencváros led the group with eleven points. According to Fenerbahçe’s coaching staff, Ferencváros stood out for their rapid counterattacks, vertical passing patterns and particularly their effectiveness in aerial duels. Barnabás Varga’s top ranking in aerial battles and the fact that approximately one-third of Ferencváros’s goals came from headers provided clear insight into their attacking profile. Fenerbahçe, meanwhile, prepared for the match after coming from behind to secure a win in their most recent league game and had established a consistent rhythm in European competitions.
Fenerbahçe vs Ferencváros match infographic (AA)
The match was played on 27 November 2025 at the Chobani Stadium, Fenerbahçe Şükrü Saracoğlu Sports Complex. Ricardo de Burgos served as the referee, with Iker De Francisco and Asier Perez De Mendiola as assistant referees. Cenk Tosun was absent from Fenerbahçe’s UEFA list due to a back surgery, leading to defender Levent Mercan being reinstated. This fixture was the fifth matchday of the group stage.
Chobani Stadium, Fenerbahçe Şükrü Saracoğlu Sports Complex (AA)
Ederson, Semedo, Skriniar, Yiğit Efe Demir (76' Mert Müldür), Brown, Alvarez, Asensio (60' Nene), Oğuz Aydın, Talisca, Kerem Aktürkoğlu (60' Levent Mercan), En-Nesyri (60' Duran).
Fenerbahçe starting eleven (AA)
Dibusz, Cisse, Raemaekers, Szalai, Makreckis, Kanichowsky (81' Ötvös), Keita (81' Romao), Zachariassen (60' Toth), Cadu (60' O'Dowda), Varga, Yusuf Bamidele (74' Joseph).
Ferencváros starting eleven (AA)
The match began evenly balanced. Fenerbahçe’s first meaningful attack came in the 17th minute when Talisca struck a powerful shot from outside the penalty area, which goalkeeper Dibusz comfortably controlled. In the 24th minute, Asensio collected a pass from Oğuz Aydın on the right diagonal outside the box and fired a shot, again saved by Dibusz. In the 33rd minute, Dibusz once again stretched to deflect a powerful long-range effort from Asensio.
Ferencváros came close to scoring in the 35th minute when En-Nesyri headed a corner from Kerem Aktürkoğlu’s right-wing delivery, but the ball went out for a goal kick. In the 40th minute, a long throw-in by Makreckis led to a close-range shot from Yusuf Bamidele that struck the post and bounced away. The final threat of the first half came from Ferencváros in the 45th minute when Yusuf Bamidele controlled a low cross from Zachariassen and fired a placed shot that rebounded off the far post back into play. The first half ended goalless.
Fenerbahçe vs Ferencváros match (AA)
The first threat of the second half came from Fenerbahçe in the 57th minute when En-Nesyri headed a corner from Asensio at close range, but the ball went wide. In the 66th minute, Ferencváros took the lead following a left-wing corner: Kanichowsky delivered the ball into the box and Varga headed it into the net.
Fenerbahçe equalized in the 68th minute. After a cross from Levent Mercan on the left flank, Nene collected the ball at the back post and laid it off to Talisca, who struck a powerful shot across the goal to level the score. This was Talisca’s first goal in the Europa League this season.
In the 79th minute, Nene’s powerful shot from outside the box struck the crossbar and rebounded. In the 82nd minute, Talisca’s shot from the right diagonal was saved by goalkeeper Dibusz, who pushed it onto the corner flag. In stoppage time, at 90+1 minutes, after a challenge between Jhon Duran and Raemaekers, Duran was shown a red card for headbutting, leaving Fenerbahçe to finish the match with ten men.
Fenerbahçe vs Ferencváros match (AA)
The match ended 1-1. Fenerbahçe increased their tally to eight points, while Ferencváros maintained their lead at the top of the group with eleven points.
The draw for the group stage of the 2025–26 UEFA Europa League was held on 28 August 2025 at the Grimaldi Forum in Monaco. Fenerbahçe, representing Türkiye in the tournament, was placed in the second pot. Under the new format, each team faces eight different opponents; Fenerbahçe was drawn against Dinamo Zagreb, Aston Villa, Ferencváros, Viktoria Plzeň, Nice, FCSB, Stuttgart, and Brann. Club officials and UEFA delegation members represented Fenerbahçe at the draw, and initial assessments following the draw indicated that the club’s objective was to finish in the upper positions of the group.
In the opening match of the 2025–26 UEFA Europa League group stage, Fenerbahçe suffered a 3–1 away defeat against Croatian representatives GNK Dinamo Zagreb. The match, played at Zagreb’s Maksimir Stadium, marked the beginning of the tournament for both teams and was attended by 13,926 ticketed spectators. Fenerbahçe fielded a team experimenting with positional adjustments but despite controlling large portions of play, failed to convert their dominance into goals.
GNK Dinamo Zagreb – Fenerbahçe match (AA)
Fenerbahçe head coach Domenico Tedesco made statements prior to the match against Dinamo Zagreb regarding defensive organization and player selection. The young coach indicated that the team would continue using a four-man defensive line, which he believed was the most suitable structure for the squad so far. He added that positional experiments were ongoing, that the ideal formation had not yet been fully established, and that achieving it would require time.
In line with these remarks, notable positional changes were made for the Dinamo Zagreb match: Çağlar Söyüncü, normally a centre-back, was deployed at right-back, while full-back Nelson Semedo was moved into midfield. Later in the match, when Fred entered the game, Semedo returned to his natural position.
The match was officiated by French referee Jérôme Brisard. His assistants were Alexis Auger and Erwan Finjean, with Thomas Leonard serving as the fourth official. Nicolas Rainville of the French Football Federation was the VAR official.
The match took place at the Maksimir Stadium in Zagreb, the capital of Croatia. On matchday, the weather was clear and both the pitch and stadium atmosphere were rated as suitable for football by UEFA observers.
Ederson, Brown, Çağlar Söyüncü (59' Fred), Oosterwolde, Skriniar, Semedo, Szymański (71' İrfan Can Kahveci), Kerem Aktürkoğlu (84' Cenk Tosun), Asensio, Dorgeles Nene (71' Oğuz Aydın), En Nesyri.
Ziger, Lisica (75' Bakrar), Perić, Sutalo, Bocskay, Valinčić, Zajc (90+3' Varela), Hoxha (90+1' Villar), Mišić, Spikić (75' Ljubičić), Dion Drena Beljo (75' Kulenović).
GNK Dinamo Zagreb – Fenerbahçe match (AA)
The match began evenly. The first significant attack came in the 16th minute from Dinamo Zagreb: after Lisica won the ball on the right flank, Zajc struck a powerful shot from outside the penalty area that went over the crossbar. A turnover in Fenerbahçe’s midfield in the 21st minute led to a swift counterattack. Within six passes, a chaotic sequence saw the ball deflect off Çağlar Söyüncü and fall to Dion Drena Beljo, who fired a single shot into the net to give the home side the lead. Fenerbahçe quickly restored balance after the goal.
In the 25th minute, Kerem Aktürkoğlu delivered a corner from the right flank. Milan Skriniar headed the ball into the box, but the defense failed to clear it. Sebastian Szymański, positioned well on the edge of the area, struck a clean shot into the net. This was the Polish player’s first official goal of the season. No further goals were scored in the remainder of the half, and the teams went into halftime level at 1–1.
GNK Dinamo Zagreb – Fenerbahçe match (AA)
Dinamo Zagreb started the second half with greater intensity. In the 50th minute, Valinčić won the ball in midfield and initiated an attack. Hoxha received the ball on the left side of the penalty area, and within six passes, Beljo applied the final touch to double the lead. This was Beljo’s second goal of the match. Although Fenerbahçe gained more possession after this goal, they struggled to create clear chances.
In the 62nd minute, Semedo’s pass found Szymański, who fired a powerful shot from outside the box, but goalkeeper Ziger saved it in two quick actions. In the 85th minute, İrfan Can Kahveci delivered a cross from the right flank to the back post, and Oğuz Aydın’s close-range header went just wide. The decisive goal came in stoppage time. In the 90+5th minute, Bakrar scored from a tight angle on the right side of the penalty area, sending the ball into the far post to make it 3–1. The match ended with the home team victorious 3–1.
GNK Dinamo Zagreb – Fenerbahçe match (AA)
Following the 3–1 defeat to Dinamo Zagreb, Fenerbahçe head coach Domenico Tedesco expressed dissatisfaction with the team’s performance. He stated, “We cannot continue like this,” emphasizing that recent results were unacceptable. He noted that the team still lacked a balanced defensive structure and that individual errors had directly impacted outcomes. Tedesco acknowledged that establishing the ideal system required time but stressed that greater concentration and responsibility from the players were essential.
The man of the match was Dinamo Zagreb’s striker Dion Drena Beljo, who scored both goals in the 21st and 50th minutes, directly determining the result. He also demonstrated excellent positioning for both goals, earning him recognition as the standout performer of the match.
The match between Fenerbahçe and Nice was played in Istanbul as part of the UEFA Europa League group stage. The stadium was filled with a large crowd of spectators. The match was also watched from the stands by Vincenzo Montella, head coach of the Türkiye national team.
Fenerbahçe – Nice match infographic (AA)
Before the match, Fenerbahçe management hosted officials from Nice and the UEFA delegation at a restaurant in Çengelköy. Representing Fenerbahçe were acting president Murat Salar and members of the board of directors. Nice was represented by president Fabrice Bocquet and club executives. As part of the program, mutual gift exchanges took place.
Fenerbahçe fielded the same starting eleven that had played against Antalyaspor in the league. This marked the first time in the season that the yellow-and-navy side used the same starting eleven in two consecutive official matches. Edson Alvarez returned to the squad after a 33-day absence. İrfan Can Eğribayat and Jhon Duran were absent due to injury.
In the 3rd minute, Fenerbahçe took the lead. Kerem Aktürkoğlu received a pass from Talisca, entered the penalty area, and finished low into the net. This gave Fenerbahçe a 1–0 advantage.
In the 37th minute, a penalty was awarded to Nice. Carlos converted the penalty to equalize, making the score 2–1. The first half ended with Fenerbahçe leading 2–1.
In the second half, Nice increased their attacking pressure. In the 68th minute, goalkeeper Ederson saved a shot from Moffi that was directed over the penalty area. In the 73rd minute, Nene delivered a cross from the right flank, and En-Nesyri’s header went over the crossbar. The score remained unchanged for the remainder of the match.
After the match, Fenerbahçe head coach Domenico Tedesco commented on the game. He acknowledged Nice as a strong side, noted that their analysis of the opponent had been thorough, and explained that player selections were based on the current squad’s condition. He also stated that substitutions during the match were necessary due to physical constraints affecting certain players.
Nice head coach Franck Haise, in his post-match remarks, said his team struggled with build-up play and final passes, and that Fenerbahçe were more effective throughout the match.
Fenerbahçe players Kerem Aktürkoğlu and İsmail Yüksek also made statements after the match regarding team cohesion and on-field performance.
The match between Fenerbahçe and Stuttgart was played in Istanbul during the third matchweek of the UEFA Europa League group stage. The game took place at Fenerbahçe’s home ground, Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium, and was officiated by Danish referee Jakob Kehlet. Assistant referees were Lars Hummelgaard and Wollenberg Rasmussen. The match was played on 23 October 2025.
Fenerbahçe – Stuttgart match infographic (AA)
Fenerbahçe lost their opening Europa League match 3–1 away to Dinamo Zagreb but secured their first group stage win in the second matchweek by defeating Nice 2–1 at home. Stuttgart won their opening match 2–1 at home against Celta Vigo but suffered a 2–0 away defeat to Basel in the second matchweek.
In the pre-match press conference, Fenerbahçe head coach Domenico Tedesco described Stuttgart as a difficult team to play against and emphasized that fan support would be a decisive factor in the home match. He also commented on the congested fixture schedule and the need for player rotation, stressing that the team required greater balance.
Before the match, several players were expected to be unavailable. Goalkeeper Ederson was injured, and Jhon Duran’s absence from training made his inclusion unlikely. İrfan Can Kahveci and Cenk Tosun were left out of the squad. The goalkeeper selection was between Tarık Çetin and İrfan Can Eğribayat.
Fenerbahçe launched early attacking efforts, particularly through their wide play. In the 31st minute, Milan Skriniar was brought down in the penalty area, earning Fenerbahçe a penalty. Kerem Aktürkoğlu converted the penalty in the 34th minute to score the only goal of the match. The first half ended 1–0.
In the second half, both teams continued to search for goals. Penalty decisions awarded to both Fenerbahçe and Stuttgart were overturned following VAR reviews. Fenerbahçe’s defense and goalkeeper performance were decisive in repelling Stuttgart’s second-half attacks. The match ended 1–0 in Fenerbahçe’s favor.
At the post-match press conference, Domenico Tedesco described Stuttgart as a physically strong and well-organized team and praised his players for their intense physical and mental effort. Stuttgart head coach Sebastian Hoeness, in his remarks, said the match was played at a high tempo and that his team had moments where they created scoring opportunities.
In the fourth matchweek of the UEFA Europa League, Fenerbahçe faced Czech representatives Viktoria Plzeň away. The match was played at the Mestský Stadion in Plzeň and ended in a goalless draw. It was attended by 11,090 ticketed spectators. With this result, Fenerbahçe increased their group stage points total to seven.
Viktoria Plzeň – Fenerbahçe match infographic (AA)
Before the match, home fans displayed a banner reading “There must be war with the Turks,” which drew public backlash. In response, Viktoria Plzeň stated that the phrase was a quote from the literary work Aslan Asker Švayk and was intended as satire. The incident later became subject to UEFA’s disciplinary proceedings.
Both teams started the match with balanced approaches. Fenerbahçe created limited attacking opportunities in the first half. The clearest chance came in the 40th minute when Youssef En-Nesyri found himself one-on-one with the goalkeeper. The first half ended goalless.
The score remained unchanged in the early part of the second half. Fenerbahçe head coach Domenico Tedesco made three substitutions in the 60th minute: Youssef En-Nesyri was replaced by Jhon Duran, İsmail Yüksek by Fred, and Oğuz Aydın by Marco Asensio. Neither side managed to score, and the match ended 0–0.
In stoppage time, Jhon Duran’s fall inside the penalty area was reviewed by VAR. Dutch referee Allard Lindhout viewed the incident on the monitor but decided to allow play to continue.
This match marked Fenerbahçe’s first point earned away from home in European competition this season. The yellow-and-navy side had previously failed to earn any points in their European away matches.
At the post-match press conference, Fenerbahçe head coach Domenico Tedesco and Viktoria Plzeň head coach Martin Hysky made statements regarding the general flow of the match, missed opportunities, and referee decisions. These remarks were part of the official post-match statements.
Following the match, Fenerbahçe captain Milan Skriniar and goalkeeper Ederson Moraes spoke to the media. Their comments addressed the difficulty of the match, missed chances, and the result. These statements were officially published as part of the post-match communications.
The UEFA Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body imposed a fine of €78,000 on Fenerbahçe and a fine of €21,000 plus a partial stadium closure on Viktoria Plzeň due to the incident involving the banner. Additionally, a ban on the sale of away tickets to Fenerbahçe supporters was issued, but this sanction has been deferred pending further review.
The UEFA Europa League group stage matchday 7 encounter between Fenerbahçe and Aston Villa will be played on 22 December in Istanbul. This match is one of the key fixtures in the group stage that directly impacts the standings.
The match will take place in matchday 7 of the UEFA Europa League group stage. Fenerbahçe will host Aston Villa at their home ground. In the group stage, each team plays eight matches, and the top eight teams qualify directly for the knockout round. Therefore, the results of matchday 7 will be decisive in shaping the final standings.
The Fenerbahçe–Aston Villa match will kick off on 22 December at 20:45. The game will be held at the Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium. It will take place in the evening session, in line with standard European cup broadcast times.
The match will be officiated by Luis Godinho of the Portuguese Football Federation. The assistant referees will be Rui Teixeira and Pedro Almeida. Fabio Verissimo will serve as the fourth official.
Aston Villa have accumulated 15 points after six group stage matches. The English side have won five and lost one of these matches. Fenerbahçe have earned 11 points from six matches and currently sit in 12th place. After the first six matchdays, teams with 15 points occupy the top three positions. In this context, Fenerbahçe find themselves in a position directly affecting their target of finishing in the top eight.
For Fenerbahçe, this match represents a critical threshold in their pursuit of a top-eight finish in the group stage. A victory would significantly strengthen their chances of qualifying. A loss would make achieving a top-eight position considerably more difficult. Consequently, the match against Aston Villa lies at the heart of Fenerbahçe’s group stage objectives.
Domenico Tedesco emphasized the high level of competition in the UEFA Europa League group stage. He noted that his team has suffered only one defeat in the group phase and remains in contention for the top eight, while also acknowledging the match’s high difficulty level.
Tedesco also highlighted that changes to UEFA registration lists are limited, that squad composition can still be adjusted until the final days of the transfer window, and that decisions will therefore be finalized at the last moment. He reminded that not all players can be registered under UEFA regulations and that movement must strictly follow established rules.
Technical director Domenico Tedesco (left) and Anderson Talisca (right) (AA)
Talisca stated that competition within the squad has intensified since the arrival of technical director Domenico Tedesco. He noted that playing time has become more variable, giving every player an opportunity to feature, and that roles on the pitch have become clearer and the team’s organization more defined.
Fenerbahçe will be without two players for the match against Aston Villa. Archie Brown and Levent Mercan are ruled out due to injuries. Edson Alvarez has returned to the squad. Musaba, Guendouzi and Mert Günok are not in the matchday squad. En-Nesyri has rejoined the team following the Africa Cup of Nations.
To date, Fenerbahçe have played 296 matches in European competitions, recording 117 wins, 64 draws and 115 defeats. They have scored 406 goals and conceded 417. With this match against Aston Villa, their total number of European matches will reach 297.
Fenerbahçe–Aston Villa match infographic (AA)
European Matches by Competition
Fenerbahçe have played 54 matches in the UEFA Cup. In the period under the name UEFA Europa League, they have played 100 matches. They have played 33 matches in the European Cup Winners’ Cup, 42 in the UEFA Champions League qualifiers, 40 in the UEFA Champions League group and knockout stages, 9 in the Cup Winners’ Cup and 18 in the UEFA Conference League.
Fenerbahçe have not lost any of their home matches in European competitions this season. They defeated Feyenoord 5–2 in the third qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League. They drew 0–0 with Benfica in the play-off round. In the UEFA Europa League group stage, they have won two and drawn one of their three home matches: they defeated Nice and Stuttgart and drew with Ferencváros.
Ederson, Mert Müldür, Milan Skriniar, Jayden Oosterwolde, Semedo (Yiğit Efe Demir), İsmail Yüksek (Alvarez), Fred, Nene (Talisca), Asensio, Kerem Aktürkoğlu, Jhon Duran.
Bizot, Cash (Maatsen), Lindelöf, Mings, Digne, Sancho (Garcia), Tielemans (Hemmings), Bogarde, Buendia (Onana), Rogers (Guessand), Watkins.
In the early stages of the match, Aston Villa sought goals through set pieces and attacks around the penalty area. In the 6th minute, following a corner won on the right flank, Tielemans headed the ball toward the penalty spot, where Mings headed it over the crossbar. In the 19th minute, another corner from Tielemans saw Watkins rise to head, but Mert Müldür cleared the ball off the line.
In the 20th minute, Jhon Duran collected the ball inside the penalty area and played a pass to the unmarked Asensio on the edge of the box. Asensio’s immediate shot was saved by the goalkeeper. In the 25th minute, Aston Villa took the lead. Rogers received the ball on the right flank and crossed into the box. The ball deflected off İsmail Yüksek’s head and fell to Sancho at the back post, who headed it into the net.
In the 42nd minute, Aston Villa created another dangerous attack. From a pass by Buendia, Rogers surged forward from the left and spotted Sancho cutting across the penalty area. Sancho drove low past goalkeeper Ederson, but Skriniar slid in to block. The ball rebounded and struck referee Godinho, then returned to Rogers, who fired into the net. The referee disallowed the goal, ruling that the ball had hit him. The first half ended with Aston Villa leading 1–0.
Fenerbahçe–Aston Villa match (AA)
In the early minutes of the second half, Aston Villa continued to press down the right flank. In the 52nd minute, Rogers entered the box from the right and passed to Sancho in front of goal, but Skriniar intervened to block the shot. In the 60th minute, Fenerbahçe mounted a significant attack. After a pass from Duran, Fred collected the ball and found Talisca running behind the defense. Talisca’s low shot was saved by goalkeeper Bizot.
In the 63rd minute, Aston Villa came close again. From a cleverly worked corner, the ball fell to Cash at the edge of the penalty area. His powerful shot struck the post and rebounded back into play. In the 64th minute, Rogers seized a loose ball from Fred, advanced into the penalty area and fired a low shot. Ederson stretched to push the ball around the post.
In the 67th minute, after a long pass from Asensio, Kerem Aktürkoğlu ran behind the defense, controlled the ball and struck powerfully. Bizot blocked the shot with his feet. In the 71st minute, İsmail Yüksek, under pressure from Aston Villa’s defense, unleashed a long-range shot from the left flank. Bizot reacted quickly to push the ball onto the crossbar.
In the 75th minute, Mert Müldür delivered a cross, and Jhon Duran laid the ball off to Kerem Aktürkoğlu, who ran into the box from the left and shot. The ball rebounded off Bizot and Kerem followed up to score. However, after a VAR review, the goal was disallowed for offside.
In the 88th minute, from a set-piece corner, Mert Müldür delivered the ball into the box. Jhon Duran rose to head, but Bizot held on to the ball. No further goals were scored in the remaining minutes, and the match ended 1–0 in favor of Aston Villa.
Fenerbahçe–Aston Villa match (AA)
Fenerbahçe technical director Domenico Tedesco, in his post-match comments, spoke about the team’s level of effort and the chances created during the match. He provided information on player selection, the minutes given to returning players from injury, and squad flexibility.
Fenerbahçe player Mert Müldür made statements to the broadcasting organization after the match, emphasizing that the team will focus on its efforts and the remaining fixtures.
Following this result, Fenerbahçe remains with 11 points in the league phase. Aston Villa, on the other hand, increased their point total. Fenerbahçe will face Romanian representatives FCSB away in the final week of the league phase. With these results, Fenerbahçe’s qualification for the top 24 positions is now confirmed.
This match marked Fenerbahçe’s first home defeat in European competitions during the 2025-2026 season. Additionally, Milan Skriniar received a yellow card during the match and is now suspended for the next Europa League match.
The match between FCSB and Fenerbahçe is one of the fixtures in the final matchday of the group stage of the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 season. The encounter is part of the group stage competition and falls on the eighth matchday of the season schedule.
The match will be played within the group stage format of the UEFA Europa League. This fixture is one of the eighth and final matchday games in the tournament’s group phase.
The match will take place in Bucharest, the capital of Romania. The home stadium for the encounter is the National Arena. The match is scheduled as one of Fenerbahçe’s away fixtures in Romania.
The FCSB vs Fenerbahçe match will be played on 29 January 2026. The kick-off time is 23.00 Turkey time. The match will be played simultaneously with other UEFA Europa League group stage fixtures on the same day.
FCSB will play as the home team. The Romanian representative will host Fenerbahçe at home during the final matchday of the group stage. This match is one of FCSB’s group stage fixtures in European competitions.
Fenerbahçe will travel to Romania for the eighth matchday of the UEFA Europa League group stage. This encounter will be the club’s 298th match in European competitions.
The central referee for the match is Nenad Minakovic. The assistant referees are Nikola Brovic and Bosko Bozovic. The fourth official is Milan Mitić.
Momčilo Marković will serve as the Video Assistant Referee (VAR). Jelena Cvetković will act as the Assistant Video Assistant Referee (AVAR). The officiating team consists of members of the Football Association of Serbia.
Fenerbahçe players Levent Mercan and Archie Brown will be unavailable for the match due to injuries. Milan Skriniar is suspended following a yellow card received in the match against Aston Villa and will not be eligible for selection.
Matteo Guendouzi, Anthony Musaba and Mert Günok are ineligible to play in this match due to registration regulations. These three players will not be included in the matchday squad.
Oğuz Aydın, Edson Alvarez, Nelson Semedo and Jhon Duran each have two yellow cards. If any of these players receives a yellow card in this match, they will be suspended for the first match of the next round.
Fenerbahçe will complete their preparations in Istanbul. The final training session will be held at the Can Bartu Facilities. After the training, the team will depart for Bucharest on a private aircraft at 16.20.
Head coach Domenico Tedesco and player Fred will attend a press conference at the National Arena before the match. The press conference will be held at 18.45 Turkey time.
After seven group stage matches, Fenerbahçe has recorded three wins, two draws and two defeats, accumulating a total of 11 points. They are currently placed 18th in the group stage standings.
In their most recent group stage match, Fenerbahçe suffered a 1-0 home defeat against Aston Villa. They now face FCSB away in the final matchday of the group stage.
FCSB-Fenerbahçe match infographic (AA)
Fenerbahçe has played 297 matches in European competitions to date, achieving 117 wins, 64 draws and 116 defeats. They have scored 406 goals and conceded 418. The match against FCSB will be their 298th European match.
In competitions under the name UEFA Europa League, Fenerbahçe has appeared in 101 matches, recording 49 wins, 30 draws and 22 defeats. During this period, they have scored 145 goals and conceded 102.
When combining the UEFA Cup and UEFA Europa League competitions, Fenerbahçe has played 155 matches, with 67 wins, 40 draws and 48 defeats. They have scored a total of 217 goals and conceded 193.
FCSB-Fenerbahçe starting lineups (AA)
Tarnovanu, Pantea (70' Cretu), Ngezana, Graovac, Radunovic, Alhassan, Lixandru, Miculescu (46' Popescu), Olaru (66' Toma), Politic (46' Cisotti), Thiam
Ederson, Semedo, Çağlar Söyüncü, Oosterwolde, Mert Müldür, İsmail Yüksek (62' Yiğit Efe Demir), Fred, Nene (71' Oğuz Aydın), Talisca (71' Asensio), Kerem Aktürkoğlu, En-Nesyri
In the early minutes of the match, both teams launched attacking efforts. In the 7th minute, Oosterwolde delivered a cross from the left flank, and Talisca shot from inside the penalty area; the ball went out for a corner. In the 10th minute, Politic’s angled shot from inside the penalty area was saved by Ederson and cleared.
In the 17th minute, a ball deflected off the defense from Mert Müldür’s cross and fell to Kerem Aktürkoğlu. His shot rebounded off the goalkeeper, and En-Nesyri tapped it into the net, but the goal was disallowed for offside. In the 18th minute, En-Nesyri’s header from Nene’s right-sided cross was saved by the goalkeeper and cleared for a corner.
In the 19th minute, Fenerbahçe scored. From a corner kick taken by Kerem Aktürkoğlu, İsmail Yüksek rose in the penalty area and headed the ball into the net. Fenerbahçe took a 1-0 lead into halftime.
In the remainder of the first half, FCSB attempted to exploit long balls behind the defense. In the 31st minute, Ederson denied Olaru’s one-on-one opportunity by pushing the ball wide. In the 33rd minute, Ederson saved Miculescu’s shot. In the 36th minute, Ederson blocked Thiam’s shot from inside the penalty area.
FCSB-Fenerbahçe match (AA)
At the start of the second half, FCSB showed greater attacking intent. In the 51st minute, Alhassan shot from Thiam’s low cross on the right flank, and Ederson cleared the ball beyond the penalty area. In the 59th minute, Kerem Aktürkoğlu received a pass from En-Nesyri into the penalty area and attempted a one-on-one shot, but the goalkeeper blocked it for a corner.
In the 71st minute, FCSB equalized. From a left-sided attack, Radunovic delivered a cross to the back post, and Cisotti, from behind the six-yard box, struck the ball into the net. The score became 1-1.
In the 78th minute, a ball from the right wing remained in front of Thiam as the defense failed to clear it; Thiam’s shot went over the crossbar. In the 81st minute, Kerem Aktürkoğlu controlled the ball inside the penalty area with a pass from Semedo, but his low shot went wide of the post. In the 90th minute, Popescu’s left diagonal cross toward the far post was cleared by Ederson into the corner. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.
Domenico Tedesco at the post-match press conference (AA)
Fenerbahçe head coach Domenico Tedesco said at the post-match press conference: “This was not a good match for us. We lost too much possession and failed to capitalize on the chances we created. In matches like this, you need to finish the game within the first 20 to 25 minutes. After that, we did not maintain the level of freshness and intensity we wanted on the pitch. When I consider what I just mentioned, I find the scoreline understandable. I also believe our opponent deserved to score. We can be beaten by anyone, especially when we field our full strength squad, we have the capability to beat anyone.”
In response to a question regarding allegations of tension between players of the two teams during halftime, he stated that he did not clearly observe the details and was in the locker room at the time, adding that he assessed there was no stress on the pitch during the second half.
With this draw, Fenerbahçe finished the lig phase in 19th place and qualified for the round of 16 play-off stage. In the play-off stage, Fenerbahçe’s opponent will be either Nottingham Forest or Viktoria Plzen. FCSB finished the lig phase in 28th place and was eliminated from the tournament.
Fenerbahçe’s total revenue from UEFA competitions amounted to 19.475 million euros. This amount includes payments from the UEFA Champions League third qualifying round, UEFA Champions League play-off round, UEFA Europa League participation fee, win and draw bonuses, league coefficient ranking, broadcasting pool, and coefficient share, as well as payments for reaching the round of 16 play-off stage. Revenues from subsequent rounds will be determined separately.
In the first matchweek of the 2025–26 UEFA Europa League group stage, Fenerbahçe suffered a 3–1 away defeat to Dinamo Zagreb. The match, played at the Maksimir Stadium in Zagreb and officiated by Romanian referee István Kovács, saw Fenerbahçe’s lone goal scored by Sebastian Szymanski in the 25th minute. Dion Drena Beljo netted Dinamo Zagreb’s goals in the 21st and 50th minutes, while Monsef Bakrar added the third in the 90+5th minute. Head coach Domenico Tedesco expressed dissatisfaction with the performance after the match, stating, “We cannot continue like this.” The game was attended by 13,926 spectators, leaving Fenerbahçe without any points at the start of the Europa League group stage.
In the second matchweek of the 2025/26 UEFA Europa League, Fenerbahçe defeated OGC Nice 2–1 at the Chobani Stadium. Kerem Aktürkoğlu scored both goals for the yellow-blue team in the 3rd and 25th minutes, while the visitors reduced the deficit to 2–1 through a penalty converted by Kevin Carlos in the 37th minute. This match marked Fenerbahçe’s 292nd European fixture and their 150th match in the UEFA Europa League. It was also recorded as Fenerbahçe’s first European victory under the management of Domenico Tedesco.
In the third matchweek of the 2025–26 UEFA Europa League, the encounter between Fenerbahçe and Stuttgart in Istanbul ended 1–0 in favor of the home team. The only goal came from a penalty scored by Kerem Aktürkoğlu in the 34th minute. Fenerbahçe created several chances in the first half through Asensio, En-Nesyri, and Nene, while Stuttgart threatened the goal through Mittelstadt and El Khannouss. In the second half, two penalty decisions were overturned following VAR reviews, and Stuttgart’s opportunity with Undav ended without result. With this victory, Fenerbahçe increased their group stage points to six, while Stuttgart suffered their second defeat.
In the fourth matchweek of the 2025/26 UEFA Europa League, Fenerbahçe traveled to face Czech representative Viktoria Plzeň at the Doosan Arena. The match ended in a goalless draw. The first half proceeded at a balanced tempo, with both teams prioritizing defensive solidity. Viktoria Plzeň attempted to create danger through wide attacks but were thwarted by goalkeeper Ederson’s decisive saves. Fenerbahçe occasionally gained control of the game through the midfield duo of Fred and Álvarez, creating opportunities via Asensio and Kerem Aktürkoğlu. In the second half, Fenerbahçe intensified their dominance, and the introduction of Anderson Talisca and Oğuz Aydın strengthened their attacking threat. Talisca’s header was cleared off the line by goalkeeper Jedlička, and En-Nesyri failed to convert a clear chance. Plzeň generated late counterattacks, with Adu’s shot striking the post. In stoppage time, the referee allowed play to continue after a VAR review of a foul on Jhon Durán inside the penalty area—a decision that sparked controversy. The match concluded 0–0, with Fenerbahçe leaving with a single away point, raising their total to seven points.
The fifth matchweek encounter between Fenerbahçe and Ferencváros, played at Kadıköy, ended in a 1–1 draw. Both head coaches emphasized the importance of the match before kickoff; Fenerbahçe announced that young players would shoulder greater responsibility due to defensive shortcomings, while Ferencváros stated they were prepared for the challenging away fixture. Varga gave Ferencváros the lead in the 66th minute, but Fenerbahçe equalized in the 68th minute through Talisca. The remaining minutes offered further chances, but neither side managed to alter the scoreline. With this result, Fenerbahçe increased their points to eight, while Ferencváros reached eleven, maintaining their positions in the group stage.
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