19.08.2026 00:20
Speaking after the Lyon match, Romelu Lukaku said he was amazed by the atmosphere of the fans after his first match in a Fenerbahce jersey. The Belgian player said, 'Kadikoy could be the best atmosphere I have seen in my career.'
In the first match of the UEFA Champions League playoff round, Fenerbahçe drew 1-1 with the French team Olympique Lyon, and after the match, new transfer Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku made statements. The experienced forward, who joined the game in the final minutes and made his first official appearance in the yellow-navy jersey, stated that he was extremely impressed by the atmosphere in Kadıköy.
''THE BEST ATMOSPHERE I HAVE SEEN IN MY CAREER''
Emphasizing the atmosphere created by the yellow-navy fans, Lukaku said, "I knew about the passion and enthusiasm of Fenerbahçe fans before coming, but experiencing it live on the field is a completely different feeling. The support I felt the moment I stepped onto the pitch was magnificent. They gave us incredible energy throughout the match. Kadıköy might be the best atmosphere I have seen in my career."
''WE WILL FIGHT TO ADVANCE''
Evaluating their chances of advancing, the Belgian star said, "We couldn't get the win we wanted, but the tie is not over yet. Lyon is a strong opponent, but we are aware of our quality. We will do our best away from home and fight until the last moment to qualify for the Champions League group stage."