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Fenerbahce takes narrow lead to Poland in Champions League qualifier

Fenerbahce's Oguz Aydin (right) and Gornik Zabrze's Michal Sacek (61) challenge for the ball during the UEFA Champions League second qualifying round first-leg match at Chobani Stadium in Istanbul, Türkiye, on July 21, 2026. (AA Photo)
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Fenerbahce's Oguz Aydin (right) and Gornik Zabrze's Michal Sacek (61) challenge for the ball during the UEFA Champions League second qualifying round first-leg match at Chobani Stadium in Istanbul, Türkiye, on July 21, 2026. (AA Photo)
July 29, 2026 01:26 PM GMT+03:00

Fenerbahce will look to hold on to its 1-0 advantage when the club faces Polish side Gornik Zabrze away in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League second qualifying-round tie on Wednesday.

The match at Zabrze Arena will kick off at 9:00 p.m. Türkiye time and will be broadcast live on S Sport Plus.

Belgian referee Lothar D'hondt will oversee the match, assisted by Romain Devillers and Nico Claes.

Fenerbahce’s Mason Greenwood (11) takes part in the UEFA Champions League second qualifying round first-leg match against Gornik Zabrze at Chobani Stadium in Istanbul, Türkiye, on July 21, 2026. (AA Photo)
Fenerbahce’s Mason Greenwood (11) takes part in the UEFA Champions League second qualifying round first-leg match against Gornik Zabrze at Chobani Stadium in Istanbul, Türkiye, on July 21, 2026. (AA Photo)

Fenerbahce needs draw to move on

Fenerbahce edged past Gornik Zabrze 1-0 in the opening leg in Istanbul, meaning any victory or draw in Poland will take the Turkish club through to the next round.

A one-goal victory for Gornik Zabrze would send the match into extra time, followed by a penalty shootout if the aggregate score remains level. A victory by two or more goals would knock Fenerbahce out of the competition.

Should the Istanbul side advance, it will come up against Austrian club Sturm Graz in the third qualifying round.

Gornik Zabrze players take part in a training session at Chobani Stadium ahead of their UEFA Champions League qualifier against Fenerbahce, Istanbul, Türkiye, July 20, 2026. (AA Photo)
Gornik Zabrze players take part in a training session at Chobani Stadium ahead of their UEFA Champions League qualifier against Fenerbahce, Istanbul, Türkiye, July 20, 2026. (AA Photo)

Istanbul side sets for 302nd European match

The fixture will mark Fenerbahce's 302nd appearance in European competitions. The club has recorded 119 victories and 65 draws in its previous 301 matches.

Fenerbahce will also play their 44th Champions League qualifying match, having picked up 16 wins, 13 draws and 14 defeats in their previous 43 qualifiers.

Anderson Talisca (94) of Fenerbahce celebrates after scoring a goal during the Turkish Super Lig week 30 football match between Fenerbahce and Trabzonspor at Ulker Stadium in Istanbul, Türkiye, April 6, 2025. (AA Photo)
Anderson Talisca (94) of Fenerbahce celebrates after scoring a goal during the Turkish Super Lig week 30 football match between Fenerbahce and Trabzonspor at Ulker Stadium in Istanbul, Türkiye, April 6, 2025. (AA Photo)

Probable lineups

Gornik Zabrze: Philipp Schulze, Michal Sacek, Rafal Janicki, Josema Sanchez, Erik Janza, Lukas Sadilek, Maximilian Dietz, Kacper Urbanski, Yvan Ikia Dimi, Erik Prekop, Maksym Khlan.

Fenerbahce: Mert Gunok, Jayden Oosterwolde, Nathan Ake, Milan Skriniar, Nelson Semedo, Matteo Guendouzi, Kerem Akturkoglu, Bartug Elmaz, Fred, Irfan Can Kahveci, Anderson Talisca.

July 29, 2026 01:26 PM GMT+03:00
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