Will Fenerbahce's match be postponed? Response from Ismail Kartal

19.08.2026 01:20

Ismail Kartal, who made statements after the Lyon match, expressed that he was satisfied with his team's performance. Responding to a question about the possible postponement of the Konyaspor match to be played at the weekend, the experienced coach said, 'Our president and managers are working on the postponement of the Konyaspor match. We will make our plan accordingly.'

Fenerbahce drew 1-1 with French side Lyon at Kadikoy in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League play-off round, and head coach Ismail Kartal made statements after the match.

"WE PLAYED IN A MANNER BEFITTING THE OCCASION"

The experienced coach, expressing his satisfaction with his team's performance, said, "We had quite a good start to the match. My players displayed a wonderful performance by staying loyal to tactical discipline throughout the entire contest. We had great chances. We showed exactly how to play at the Champions League level on the pitch. We could have won this match. I wholeheartedly congratulate all my players for the quality of play and fighting spirit they showed."

"WE WANT TO WRITE OUR NAME IN THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE"

Kartal, making confident statements before the second leg, said their main goal is to qualify for the group stage, stating, "We want to win in the return leg, write our name in the Champions League, and make our fans happy."

WILL THE KONYASPOR MATCH BE POSTPONED?

Responding to the question, "Will you request a postponement for the Konyaspor match?" the successful coach replied, "Our president and executives are working on postponing the Konyaspor match. We will make our plan accordingly."