28.08.2025 10:58
In the Champions League playoff round, Benfica's head coach Bruno Lage explained why Kerem Aktürkoğlu was not present in the victory photo after defeating Fenerbahçe 1-0. It was noteworthy that Aktürkoğlu, who is rumored to be transferring to Fenerbahçe, was not in the celebratory photo after the match. Lage stated that Aktürkoğlu was not in the picture because he went for a doping test after the match.
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Benfica, which defeated Fenerbahçe 1-0 in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League playoff round, secured a spot in the Champions League. The goal that brought the Portuguese team to the next round was scored by Kerem Aktürkoğlu, whose name has recently been associated with Fenerbahçe.
KEREM'S ABSENCE DID NOT GO UNNOTICED
After the match, Benfica players posed for a victory photo on the field, and the absence of Kerem Aktürkoğlu in the frame drew attention. This situation became a topic of discussion on social media, while Benfica's head coach Bruno Lage clarified the issue in his post-match statement.
"HE WAS NOT THERE BECAUSE HE WENT FOR A DOPING TEST"
Benfica's head coach Bruno Lage explained why Kerem Aktürkoğlu was not in the victory photo after the match. The Portuguese coach stated about Kerem Aktürkoğlu, "When we look at the player, we see that he is focused and helping the team in training. Kerem is our team's number 7 player. His teammates now call him 'number 7', and he is happy here. Despite receiving offers, Kerem Aktürkoğlu has continued to pursue the same goal with Benfica. Kerem Aktürkoğlu was not in the photo because he went for a doping test after the match," he said.
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