26.08.2026 21:10
Fenerbahçe will face Olympique Lyon in the UEFA Champions League play-off round second leg. Speaking before the match, Head Coach İsmail Kartal stated that they want to end the 18-year longing by doing their best together with the players.
Fenerbahce will face France's Olympique Lyon away in the return leg of the UEFA Champions League play-off round after a 1-1 draw. Fenerbahce Head Coach Ismail Kartal made statements before the Lyon match.
''IT'S OUR FINAL MATCH!''
Speaking about the match, Ismail Kartal said, "The Lyon match is our final. We talked with the players about wanting to end an 18-year longing. In the end, entering the Champions League will make our fans and our country happy. It's also important for the country's coefficient points."
''IT HAS GREAT MATERIAL AND SPIRITUAL SIGNIFICANCE''
Continuing his words, Ismail Kartal stated, "Continuing here will also greatly contribute to our championship in the league. It has great material and spiritual significance. Together with our players, we will be on the field to do our best."