Fenerbahce Aims for Champions League Qualification with Mourinho at the Helm
Fenerbahce, one of Turkey's most prestigious Süper Lig teams, is set to battle for a spot in the UEFA Champions League, facing off against Lille from Ligue 1 at home after suffering a 2-1 defeat in the first leg.
Managed by José Mourinho, Fenerbahce faced a tough loss at the Stade du Hainaut, with an own goal from Jayden Oosterwolde and a strike by Edin Zhegrova putting them behind, though Irfan Kahveci managed to pull one back for the Turkish side in this crucial Champions League playoff.
Despite the setback, Fenerbahce, featuring star striker Edin Dzeko, secured a 1-0 victory over Adana Demirspor in their Süper Lig opener last weekend. This win has boosted the team's confidence as they look to overturn the deficit in front of their home crowd.
Now, at the Ülker Stadium, Mourinho's men will be aiming to capitalize on home advantage and push closer to securing a place in the Champions League group stage, a feat the club has not achieved since the 2018-2019 season.