Fenerbahçe Takes the Field to Qualify for the Europa League Quarterfinals
The football team Fenerbahçe will face the Scottish team Rangers tonight in the second leg of the UEFA Europa League Round of 16. Fenerbahçe lost the first leg, which was held in Istanbul, with a score of 3-1. To advance to the next stage, they must win tonight’s match by at least a two-goal margin.
Fenerbahçe’s Qualification Conditions
If Fenerbahçe secures a victory with a two-goal margin, the match will go into extra time. However, if the match ends in a draw or if Fenerbahçe wins by only one goal, Rangers will advance to the quarterfinals. If the match remains tied after extra time, penalty shootouts will determine the team that advances.
Match Time and Live Broadcast
The match between Rangers - Fenerbahçe will take place on Thursday, March 13, at 23:00 Tehran time. The match will be broadcast live on TRT 1.
Latest Updates on Fenerbahçe
Key Absence in the Squad
Fenerbahçe will have only one absence in this match. Çağlar Söyüncü, the team’s defender, will not be available due to an injury.
Return of Key Players
A positive development for Fenerbahçe is the return of İsmail Yüksek to the squad. He had been away from the field for over a month due to injury but is now ready to play. If the coaching staff decides, he may participate in this match.
Additionally, two key players, Fred Rodrigues and Bright Osayi-Samuel, who were absent in the first leg due to suspension, will be available for this match.
Players at Risk of Suspension
Six Fenerbahçe players are at risk of suspension. If they receive a yellow card in this match, they will not be able to play in the first leg of the quarterfinals if their team advances. These players are:
- Mert Müldür
- İsmail Yüksek
- İrfan Can Kahveci
- Sofyan Amrabat
- Edin Dzeko
- Allan Saint-Maximin
Fenerbahçe’s Europa League Squad
The list of Fenerbahçe players participating in the Europa League is as follows:
Dominik Livakovic, İrfan Can Eğribayat, Ertuğrul Çetin, Çağlar Söyüncü, Alexander Djiku, Mert Müldür, Milan Skriniar, İsmail Yüksek, Mert Hakan Yandaş, Fred, İrfan Can Kahveci, Sofyan Amrabat, Sebastian Szymanski, Anderson Talisca, Filip Kostic, Dusan Tadic, Edin Dzeko, Youssef En-Nesyri, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Allan Saint-Maximin, Cenk Tosun.
