Fenerbahçe 2-1 Lugano

The match ended 2-1, and with victories in both matches, Fenerbahçe advanced to the next round. The goals in the match came from Mahmoud in the 7th minute, Dzeko in the 59th minute, and Szymanski in the 90+3rd minute.

FENERBAHÇE’S NEXT OPPONENT IS LILLE

In the third qualifying round, Fenerbahçe will face Lille, representing France. The first match of the third qualifying round will be played on August 6-7.

FENERBAHÇE VS. LUGANO: MATCH HIGHLIGHTS

• In the 7th minute, Lugano found the net. Fenerbahçe’s defense struggled to clear the ball in an attack from the left flank, and Mahmoud’s shot from near the penalty arc hit the crossbar and went into the net: 0-1.
• In the 17th minute, Aliseda, entering the penalty area with Bottani’s pass, sent the ball wide from a right-angle position.
• In the 25th minute, the visiting team created a danger from the right flank with Zanotti, but Bislimi’s shot from his pass was diverted for a corner by goalkeeper Livakovic.
• In the 41st minute, Fenerbahçe came close to scoring. Dzeko crossed the ball from the right side of the penalty area to the penalty spot, but Ferdi Kadıoğlu’s powerful shot went over the bar.
• In the 59th minute, Dzeko equalized the match.
• In the 90+3rd minute, Szymanski sealed the match.

FENERBAHÇE VS. LUGANO: STARTING LINEUPS

Fenerbahçe: Dominik Livakovic, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Çağlar Söyüncü, Alexander Djiku, Oosterwolde, Fred, Krunic, Szymanski, Tadic, Ferdi, Dzeko.

Lugano: Zanotti, Papadopoulos, El Wafi, Hajdari, Mahmoud, Doumbia, Bislimi, Bottani, Valenzuela, Aliseda.

FENERBAHÇE VS. LUGANO: MATCH NOTES

• Saint-Maximin in the squad for the first time: Fenerbahçe’s new transfer, Allan Saint-Maximin, was included in the squad for the first time. The 27-year-old French player, who was not included in the away match due to injury, started the match on the bench.
• Ferdi on the left wing: Fenerbahçe’s national left-back, Ferdi Kadıoğlu, started the match on the left wing against Lugano. Coach Mourinho had assigned Ryan Kent to this position in the first match due to the unavailability of national players. In this match, he used Ferdi in an attacking role.
• Krunic starts despite criticism: Coach Jose Mourinho included Rade Krunic in the starting lineup against Lugano. The Bosnian player, who started the first match against Lugano in the lineup, received criticism for his performance. Despite the criticisms, the experienced coach started Krunic in the return match as well.
• Mourinho received with applause in his first match at Kadıköy: Fenerbahçe’s world-renowned coach, Jose Mourinho, was received with applause in his first official match at Kadıköy. The Portuguese coach, making his first official appearance at Kadıköy, was greeted with great affection by the fans when he stepped onto the field. Mourinho thanked the fans by waving.
• Fenerbahçe fans fill the stands: Fenerbahçe fans did not leave their team alone in their first official match of the season. The fans filled the stands and supported their team with chants before the match.