07.05.2026 21:10
Fatih Terim has come to London to watch the UEFA Europa Conference League semifinal second leg match between Shakhtar Donetsk, coached by Arda Turan, and Crystal Palace.
In the UEFA Conference League final, Shakhtar Donetsk, coached by Arda Turan, will face Crystal Palace away in the second leg after losing the first match 3-1.
FATIH TERIM SUPPORTS ARDA TURAN
Galatasaray's legendary coach Fatih Terim did not leave his former student Arda Turan alone in this challenging match. The 72-year-old manager came to London to watch the tough game in person to support Shakhtar Donetsk.
''TURKEY HAS GAINED A GOOD COACH''
Speaking to TRT Spor before the match, Fatih Terim said about Arda Turan: "We came to support Arda. Despite limited conditions, he is doing very well at Shakhtar Donetsk. He is heading for the league championship and is in the semifinals of the Conference League. It is very important that he consistently applies his own game both at home and away, and reveals his own football philosophy. He will be much more successful. Perhaps after his future successes, today's success may seem very ordinary. We can say that Turkey has gained a good coach."
COULD BECOME THE SECOND TURK TO REACH THE FINAL
If Shakhtar Donetsk eliminates Crystal Palace, Arda Turan will become the second Turkish coach after Fatih Terim to reach the final in UEFA competitions.