Besiktas faces rangers or Panathinaikos next if they beat Shakhtar in Europa League

UEFA's draw for the 2025-2026 Europa League 3rd Qualifying Round took place at UEFA headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland.

Besiktas, coached by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, overcame Shakhtar Donetsk, managed by Arda Turan, and their possible next opponent will have been revealed.

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After Fenerbahce's Champions League 3rd Qualifying Round opponent was decided, Besiktas's opponent was also announced.

The draw for the 3rd Qualifying Round of UEFA's second-tier club competition, the Europa League, was held.

Besiktas, entering at the 2nd Qualifying Round, will face the loser of the Rangers (Scotland) vs. Panathinaikos (Greece) tie if they beat Shakhtar Donetsk.

The first leg will be played on Aug. 7, with the return leg on Aug. 14.

July 21, 2025 03:07 PM GMT+03:00