28.08.2026 11:10
Following the match in which Fenerbahçe beat Lyon 2-1 away to qualify for the Champions League, the yellow-navy team shared a striking image. It showed Vedat Muriqi telling Oğuz Aydın, 'You cross it to me from the air, cut it from above,' with Oğuz replying, 'I'll cut the cross to the back, you be ready.' It was notable that the plan the pair discussed came to fruition in the match, with the first goal coming that way.
Fenerbahçe ended their 18-year wait and secured their place in the Champions League by defeating Lyon 2-1 away in the UEFA Champions League play-off round. Following the historic match, a post made by the yellow-navy club revealed the behind-the-scenes story of the first goal.
VEDAT ASKED, OĞUZ EXPLAINED HOW
In the shared footage, Vedat Muriqi and Oğuz Aydın were seen discussing their attacking organization before the match. Vedat Muriqi told his teammate, "Send me a cross through the air, cut it from above." Oğuz Aydın replied to Vedat, "I will cut the cross towards the back, you be ready."
THE POSITION THEY DISCUSSED BECAME REALITY ON THE PITCH
The duo's conversation became much more meaningful after the first goal in the match. On the cross delivered by Oğuz Aydın, Vedat Muriqi headed the ball. Following up on the rebound, Vedat sent the ball into the net, putting Fenerbahçe ahead. Thus, the organization Vedat and Oğuz talked about turned into reality on the field.
THAT GOAL OPENED THE DOOR TO QUALIFICATION
The fact that the organization that brought Fenerbahçe's first goal in Lyon had been discussed between the two players beforehand drew attention. As the yellow-navy side won the match 2-1 and secured their place in the Champions League, the Vedat Muriqi-Oğuz Aydın dialogue shared after the match became one of the standout details of the historic night.
Here are the moments from that goal;