19.08.2026 00:00
In the first leg of the UEFA Champions League play-off round, Fenerbahçe drew 1-1 with Olympique Lyon. A section of the yellow-navy fans protested Kerem Aktürkoğlu, who was substituted off in the 72nd minute, by whistling at him.
In the first match of the UEFA Champions League play-off round, our representative Fenerbahçe hosted the French team Olympique Lyon at home. The closely contested match ended in a 1-1 draw, leaving the tie's outcome to be decided in the return leg in France.
PROTEST AGAINST KEREM AKTÜRKOĞLU
On the critical night, the focus of the yellow-navy fans was on national player Kerem Aktürkoğlu. The star player, who put in a performance below expectations, was substituted off in the 72nd minute of the match and was whistled and protested by a section of the Kadıköy stands.
İSMAİL KARTAL SHOWED SUPPORT
This reaction to the experienced winger, who left the pitch feeling dejected, became the defining moment of the match ahead of the return leg. Fenerbahçe head coach İsmail Kartal went to his player's side and consoled the national footballer.