14.08.2024 00:00
Fenerbahçe was eliminated by the French team Lille in the third qualifying round of the UEFA Champions League. As the yellow-navy team continues their journey in the UEFA Europa League, their longing for the Champions League extends to 16 years, and coach Jose Mourinho also experienced a first in his career. The Portuguese coach failed to advance to the next round for the first time in his European cup career in the 6th qualifying match.
Fenerbahçe bid farewell to the UEFA Champions League by drawing 1-1 with Lille at home in the second leg, after losing the first match 2-1. The yellow and navy team's Champions League drought reached 16 matches, and coach Jose Mourinho also experienced a first in his career.
LAST PARTICIPATION IN THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE WAS IN 2008-2009
Fenerbahçe last appeared in the Champions League in the 2008-2009 season, finishing last in Group G, which included Porto, Arsenal, and Dinamo Kiev, with 4 losses and 2 draws. Under the management of Zico in the 2007-2008 season, the yellow and navy team had a successful performance in the Champions League and reached the quarter-finals. However, they were eliminated by Chelsea in the quarter-finals and have since failed to qualify for the group stage through the Champions League qualifiers.
MOURINHO FAILS TO ADVANCE IN HIS CAREER FOR THE FIRST TIME
Fenerbahçe coach Jose Mourinho failed to advance in the qualifying round for the first time in his European cup career. In his previous 5 qualifying matches, the Portuguese coach had always advanced. The results of those matches are as follows:
- TOTTENHAM ERA
- Defeated Maccabi Haifa
- Defeated Lokomotiv Plovdiv
- Defeated Shkendija
- ROMA ERA
- Defeated Trabzonspor
- FENERBAHÇE ERA
- Defeated Lugano
- Eliminated by Lille