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Besiktas hosts Eintracht Frankfurt in UEFA Europa League

Besiktas to face Eintracht Frankfurt in crucial Europa League clash in Istanbul, Türkiye on October 3, 2024. (Created with Canva)
Besiktas to face Eintracht Frankfurt in crucial Europa League clash in Istanbul, Türkiye on October 3, 2024. (Created with Canva)
October 03, 2024 06:49 PM GMT+03:00

Besiktas is set to host Eintracht Frankfurt of Germany in the second week of the UEFA Europa League. The match will kick off on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at 10 p.m. local time at Tupras Stadium, Istanbul. Scottish referee John Beaton will officiate the game.

AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - SEPTEMBER 26: Kenneth Taylor (8) of Ajax in action during the UEFA Europa League first week match against Ajax at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam, Netherlands on September 26, 2024. ( Nikos Oikonomou - Anadolu Agency )<img src=AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - SEPTEMBER 26: Ciro Immobile of Besiktas in action during the UEFA Europa League first week match against Ajax at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam, Netherlands on September 26, 2024. ( Nikos Oikonomou - Anadolu Agency )" >
AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - SEPTEMBER 26: Kenneth Taylor (8) of Ajax in action during the UEFA Europa League first week match against Ajax at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam, Netherlands on September 26, 2024. ( Nikos Oikonomou - Anadolu Agency )Besiktas hosts Eintracht Frankfurt in UEFA Europa League AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - SEPTEMBER 26: Ciro Immobile of Besiktas in action during the UEFA Europa League first week match against Ajax at the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam, Netherlands on September 26, 2024. ( Nikos Oikonomou - Anadolu Agency )

Black Eagles began its Europa League campaign with a disappointing 4-0 loss to Ajax in the opening week. The black-and-white team aims to secure a vital victory against Frankfurt in front of their home crowd.

Ciro Immobile of Besiktas celebrates after scoring a goal during the Turkish Super Lig football match between Besiktas and Ikas Eyupspor at Tupras Stadium in Istanbul, Turkiye on September 22, 2024. (AA Photo)
Ciro Immobile of Besiktas celebrates after scoring a goal during the Turkish Super Lig football match between Besiktas and Ikas Eyupspor at Tupras Stadium in Istanbul, Turkiye on September 22, 2024. (AA Photo)

Season performance

So far this season, Black Eagles has played 10 matches across all competitions, recording only one loss. The team has achieved seven victories and two draws in the Trendyol Super Lig, Turkcell Super Kupa, and UEFA Europa League, scoring 27 goals while conceding 12.

This match marks the first encounter between Besiktas and Eintracht Frankfurt in European competitions. The Turkish side is eager to please its fans by securing a win against Frankfurt.

Players of Besiktas pose for a team photo ahead of the Turkish Super Lig football match at Tupras Stadium in Istanbul, Turkiye on September 22, 2024. (AA Photo)
Players of Besiktas pose for a team photo ahead of the Turkish Super Lig football match at Tupras Stadium in Istanbul, Turkiye on September 22, 2024. (AA Photo)

Projected lineups

Besiktas:

  • Goalkeeper: Mert Gunok
  • Defenders: Svensson, Paulista, Uduokhai, Masuaku
  • Midfielders: Gedson, Ndour, Joao Mario, Rafa Silva, Rashica
  • Forward: Immobile
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Eintracht Frankfurt:

  • Goalkeeper: Santos
  • Defenders: Theate, Koch, Amenda, Kristensen
  • Midfielders: Melo, Chaibi, Dina
  • Forwards: Marmoush, Matanovic, Larsson

Injury update:

  • Besiktas midfielder Moatasem Al Musrati will not participate due to injury.
  • Eintracht Frankfurt's goalkeeper Kevin Trapp and midfielder Oscar Højlund will not participate due to injury
October 03, 2024 06:49 PM GMT+03:00
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