Head coach Domenico Tedesco of Fenerbahce celebrates with players after a goal during the Turkish Super Lig Week 13 match between Caykur Rizespor and Fenerbahce at Caykur Didi Stadium in Rize, Türkiye, November 23, 2025. (AA Photo)
November 27, 2025 06:11 AM GMT+03:00
Turkish powerhouse Fenerbahce is set to face Hungarian club Ferencvaros on home turf in the fifth matchday of the UEFA Europa League group stage, with kickoff scheduled for 8.45 p.m. local time (GMT+3) at Chobani Stadium.
The match will be officiated by Spanish referee Ricardo de Burgos, supported by assistants Iker De Francisco and Asier Perez De Mendiola, with Adrian Cordero serving as the fourth official.
Fenerbahce will play its 295th European fixture in the club’s history. Of the previous 294 matches, the team has registered 116 wins, 63 draws, and 115 defeats. The Istanbul-based club has scored 401 goals and conceded 416 in continental competitions.
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Fenerbahce looks to turn tide, Ferencvaros aims to extend lead
After four matches, Ferencvaros stands third with 10 points from three wins and one draw. Fenerbahce, coached by Domenico Tedesco, has accumulated 7 points, placing the team in 15th position overall among all Europa League group stage competitors.
The Turkish side began their campaign with a 3–1 away defeat to Dinamo Zagreb but bounced back with home victories over French club Nice 2–1 and German side Stuttgart 1–0, followed by a goalless draw on the road against Viktoria Plzen.
Ferencvaros, the last Hungarian champions, opened their Europa League campaign with a 3–1 home win over Ludogorets, followed by impressive away victories against Genk and Salzburg, before being held to a 1–1 draw at home by Viktoria Plzen.
The two teams had never faced each other before, but Ferencvaros previously played against another Turkish club, Trabzonspor, in the 2022–23 UEFA Europa League, winning the home leg but losing the return match in Türkiye.
Fenerbahce Head Coach Domenico Tedesco speaks to the press ahead of the match between Fenerbahce and Hungarian team Ferencvaros in the fifth week of the UEFA Europa League in Istanbul, Türkiye, November 26, 2025. (AA Photo)
Tedesco unfazed as key absences test Fenerbahce’s depth
Fenerbahce will be without five key players due to suspensions and injuries. Midfielders Jayden Oosterwolde, Ismail Yuksek, and Fred Rodrigues are suspended due to yellow card accumulation. Defender Caglar Soyuncu and playmaker Sebastian Szymanski are unavailable due to ongoing injuries.
Additional absences include Rodrigo Becao, Bartug Elmaz, and Mert Hakan Yandas, none of whom are registered for the club’s European roster. Irfan Can Kahveci and Cenk Tosun remain sidelined due to disciplinary exclusions from the squad.
Speaking at a press conference held at the team’s Can Bartu training facilities, Fenerbahce head coach Domenico Tedesco addressed the impact of the recent international break. He noted that 12 Fenerbahce players had been called up for national duty, with eight featuring in competitive fixtures.
“We have not lost our rhythm,” Tedesco stated, adding that “playing European matches always brings a positive momentum.”
He acknowledged the growing list of unavailable players but remained confident in the squad’s depth. “When you play a lot of matches, some absences are inevitable,” he said. “We have a strong roster, and all our players deserve the opportunity to play. When someone gets a chance, it means they’ve earned it.”
November 27, 2025 06:11 AM GMT+03:00
