19.08.2026 09:40
After the match in which Fenerbahçe drew 1-1 with Olympique Lyon in the UEFA Champions League play-off round, İsmail Kartal's demeanor at the press conference drew attention. Kartal, who was asked a question about Marco Asensio, was seen laughing sarcastically. The footage of those moments has been viewed thousands of times.
In the first leg of the UEFA Champions League play-off round, Fenerbahce drew 1-1 at home against Olympique Lyon. Following the match, Head Coach Ismail Kartal's squad and substitution choices were debated.
At the center of the criticism was Marco Asensio, who started the match on the bench. Fenerbahce fans chanted for a long time during the match for the Spanish star to enter the game. Following these chants, Kartal brought Asensio on in the 73rd minute, replacing Anderson Talisca.
ASENSIO QUESTION AT THE PRESS CONFERENCE
Asensio was also one of the main topics at the press conference held after the match. Ismail Kartal was asked a question about the Spanish star. Kartal's smile while listening to the question and his reaction drew attention. The footage of those moments was viewed thousands of times in a short period.
While Kartal's preference for Asensio was debated during the match, this image from the press conference became one of the standout moments after the match.