13.08.2025 01:24
Fenerbahçe's head coach Jose Mourinho made a statement after their match in which they advanced to the Champions League playoff round by eliminating Feyenoord, saying, "I have always won the second leg against Feyenoord."
Fenerbahçe faced Feyenoord in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League 3rd Qualifying Round, having lost the first match 2-1. Fenerbahçe won the match played at Chobani Stadium with a score of 5-2.
"I HAVE ALWAYS WON IN SECOND MATCHES"
In statements made after the match, Jose Mourinho said, "I have always been the winner in the second matches I played against Feyenoord." The Portuguese coach highlighted both his team's success and his personal statistics in this regard.
Here are Mourinho's other statements;
"IT WAS AN EMOTIONALLY INTENSE MATCH"
"It was an emotionally intense match. We fell behind 3-1 on aggregate, but the team maintained its belief. They put everything we prepared on the field. We shouldn't have conceded the second goal. That goal increased the emotion of the match."
"WE MUST FOCUS ON THE GÖZTEPE MATCH"
"My players fought very well. For some players, playing 90 minutes is not easy yet. Jhon Duran couldn't do more. We must forget the next round and focus on the Göztepe match."
"Will you request a postponement for the Göztepe match?"
"No, I don't have such a thought. The postponement of one match was sufficient help for us. We are trying to do something for both ourselves and Turkish football. Postponing two matches would be too much. There are not many free days anyway. The Göztepe match will be physically challenging. A rival like Göztepe is someone you would want to play against between Champions League qualifiers, but there is nothing to be done."
STATEMENT FOR THE FANS
"Last year, when the team fell behind, there could be negative reactions from the fans. Today we conceded a goal, but they supported us and added 'spirit' to the team. They continued to support us after the second goal."
"I HAVE ALWAYS BEATEN FEYENOORD"
"I have always beaten Feyenoord; this may be a coincidence, but I have always won with Manchester United, Roma, and Fenerbahçe."
TRANSFER STATEMENT
"I never make comments about transfers in public. After the season ended, I presented a report to the president and Mario Branco. Then I also gave this report to Devin Özek. I am waiting calmly. I would have liked Semedo to come earlier. Sometimes it is better to do nothing than to make a mistake. Everyone saw the contribution of Semedo, Duran, and Skriniar."
PLAYOFF STATEMENT
"When it comes to comparing the Champions League and the Europa League, my words need to be interpreted correctly. I meant to say that I do not think we are a team that can win the Champions League. No one can blame me for this. But in the Europa League, we can win that tournament. Last year we were not far from the quarter-finals either. We can play in the Champions League and beat many teams. Now we will play against a giant team. We have a big task to accomplish. Let's look at the first match we will play at home and then we will see what happens."
"THE BETTER TEAM ADVANCED"
"We shouldn't have conceded the second goal, but the team is very tired. The midfielders faced a lot of difficulties. But we deserved more in that match. I think the better team advanced."
"BENFICA IS NOT HAPPY"
"I have played about 150 matches in the Champions League. I am ready. Our goal is to be there; we are ready! We are here for that! We know the prestige and economic significance. We will play against big teams to get there. We will play against Benfica in the playoffs, and they are not happy to play against us; they would have preferred Feyenoord. We are ready. Everyone wants it."
"WE WON'T CRY ABOUT IT"
"It would be good if we could add 1-2 more players, but if not, we won't cry about it. If you ask whether this squad is a complete squad, there are deficiencies, but if not, it won't be a problem!"