12.08.2026 09:10
Fenerbahçe advanced to the play-off round by eliminating Sturm Graz with an aggregate score of 3-0 in the UEFA Champions League third qualifying round. Following their 1-0 away victory, the Yellow-Navy club guaranteed earning €4.3 million from UEFA.
In the UEFA Champions League third qualifying round, Fenerbahce eliminated Sturm Graz with a total score of 3-0. Having won the away match 1-0, the Yellow-Navy team secured their place in the play-off round and guaranteed their prize money.
€4.3 MILLION GUARANTEED
Fenerbahce guaranteed earning €4.3 million by eliminating Sturm Graz and advancing to the play-off round. The Yellow-Navy team will face Lyon in the play-off round. If Fenerbahce fails to progress past this round, €4.3 million will go into their coffers.
€18.62 MILLION IF THEY ADVANCE
If Fenerbahce also eliminates Lyon, the Yellow-Navy team will secure their place in the league stage of the Champions League. In this case, Fenerbahce will put an €18.62 million prize into their coffers instead of €4.3 million.
FIRST MATCH ON AUGUST 18
Fenerbahce will play their first match against Lyon on Tuesday, August 18, at 10:00 PM local time at Chobani Stadium. The return leg of the tie will be played on Wednesday, August 26, at 10:00 PM local time at Groupama Stadium.