19.08.2026 09:20
In the match where Fenerbahce drew 1-1 with Olympique Lyon in the UEFA Champions League play-off round, the Marco Asensio detail drew attention. The stands chanted for a long time for the Spanish star, who started the match on the bench. It was noteworthy that head coach Ismail Kartal brought Asensio into the game in the 73rd minute following the chants.
Fenerbahçe hosted Olympique Lyonnais at home in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League play-off round. The closely contested match ended in a 1-1 draw, leaving the tie to be decided in the return leg in France.
Before the match, one of Ismail Kartal's starting eleven choices drew attention. Spanish star Marco Asensio started the match on the bench.
THE STANDS WANTED ASENSIO
While the match was ongoing, Fenerbahçe fans chanted for a long time for Asensio to be brought into the game. The voices rising from the stands for the Spanish player were one of the notable moments of the match.
HE ENTERED THE GAME AFTER THE CHANTS
Head Coach Ismail Kartal decided to make a change following the fans' chants for Asensio. In the 73rd minute of the match, Kartal took Anderson Talisca off and brought Marco Asensio onto the pitch.
It was also noted that Ismail Kartal made this substitution after the fans' prolonged chants. Asensio received great support from the stands as he entered the game.
While Fenerbahçe left the match against Lyon with a 1-1 draw, the Yellow-Navy Blues will seek to advance in the return leg in France to qualify for the Champions League league phase.