27.02.2026 08:31
In the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 season's round of 16 playoff, Fenerbahçe defeated Nottingham Forest 2-1 away. However, due to the 3-0 loss in the first match, the yellow-blues bid farewell to Europe. Domenico Tedesco pointed out the first match by saying, "We lost the tie at home" after the match. While Fenerbahçe closes the European chapter, they will continue their journey in the league.
In the second leg of the UEFA Europa League 2025/26 season round of 16 play-off, Fenerbahçe defeated Nottingham Forest 2-1 away. However, due to the 3-0 defeat in the first match, the yellow-blues bid farewell to Europe.
"WE LOST THE ROUND AT HOME"
After the match, Fenerbahçe's head coach Domenico Tedesco stated that the round was lost in the first match. Tedesco said, "We played a good match. I am very proud of Fenerbahçe. We had performed below our normal level in the first match. The opponent exceeded their normal performance with the new coach, and that score came out. We lost the round at home. We fought very well in the second match."
"THE TEAM SHOWED IT IS ALIVE"
Touching on the performance of his players, Tedesco said, "Tarık delivered a top-level performance. We know his mentality. Alaettin's performance is not a surprise either. Oğuz was decisive before the second goal. The team showed it is alive. Despite all the injuries, we are finding a way out and performing well." As Fenerbahçe closes the European chapter, they will continue their journey in the league.