Fenerbahçe set for Viktoria Plzen challenge as Europa League heats up

Fenerbahçe Set for Viktoria Plzen Challenge as Europa League Heats Up

Fenerbahçe are preparing for a pivotal Europa League clash on Thursday night, traveling to face Czech powerhouse Viktoria Plzen at Mesta Stadium. Both sides are aiming to secure automatic qualification to the knockout phase.

The match kicks off at 23:00 Turkish time. After a slow start in Europe with a 3-1 defeat against Dinamo Zagreb, Domenico Tedesco’s squad has regained form. The Yellow Canaries have recorded back-to-back wins over Nice (2-1) and Stuttgart (1-0), showing a blend of disciplined defense and dynamic counterattacks.

Currently trailing Plzen by just one point, a Fenerbahçe win would take them to nine points and could secure early qualification – a key milestone in Tedesco’s debut European campaign with the club.

On the domestic front, Fenerbahçe are thriving after a thrilling 3-2 derby win against Beşiktaş last weekend, extending their unbeaten run to seven matches across all competitions. That run includes six victories and one draw, underscoring their growing momentum and confidence.

Tedesco’s tactical philosophy combines structured pressing with wide attacking play, a system that has drawn standout performances from winger Kerem Aktürkoğlu.

Kerem Aktürkoğlu has scored three of Fenerbahçe’s four Europa League goals so far, becoming a decisive figure in their European journey.

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Fenerbahçe enter a decisive Europa League clash with renewed form, aiming to secure early qualification against Viktoria Plzen after rediscovering their rhythm under Tedesco.

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Daily Sabah Daily Sabah — 2025-11-05

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