27.08.2026 10:30
In the match where Fenerbahçe defeated Lyon 2-1 and advanced to the league stage of the Champions League, Ederson stood out with his critical saves. Following the Brazilian goalkeeper's performance, Aziz Yıldırım's words about Ederson before the presidential election, "Now everyone says 'Ederson should go.' I say the exact opposite," have come back to the agenda.
Fenerbahce defeated Lyon 2-1 away in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League play-off round, ending their long wait for the Champions League.
In the historic night for the yellow-navy team, goals were scored by Vedat Muriqi and Archie Brown, while goalkeeper Ederson played a significant role in the victory with his critical saves.
EDERSON STOOD TALL IN GOAL
Ederson, who made important saves especially during the periods when Lyon was looking for goals, was effective in maintaining his team's score advantage. The Brazilian goalkeeper's interventions at critical moments played a major role in Fenerbahce returning from the Lyon away game with a Champions League ticket.
AZIZ YILDIRIM'S WORDS BACK ON THE AGENDA
Following Ederson's performance against Lyon, Aziz Yildirim's statement about the Brazilian goalkeeper before the presidential election has resurfaced. Yildirim had said at that time, "Now everyone says 'Ederson should go.' I say the exact opposite."
THOSE WORDS SHARED AGAIN AFTER ADVANCING
After Ederson's critical saves against Lyon and Fenerbahce's advancement to the league stage of the Champions League, Aziz Yildirim's words have started to be shared again. The Brazilian's performance in France was one of the standout details of the historic night.