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Fenerbahce to clash with FCSB for spot in UEL round of 16

Fenerbahce players pose for a team photo ahead of their UEFA Europa League group-stage match against Aston Villa at Sukru Saracoglu Stadium in Istanbul, Türkiye, January 22, 2026. (AA Photo)
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Fenerbahce players pose for a team photo ahead of their UEFA Europa League group-stage match against Aston Villa at Sukru Saracoglu Stadium in Istanbul, Türkiye, January 22, 2026. (AA Photo)
January 29, 2026 06:02 AM GMT+03:00

Istanbul club Fenerbahce is set to face Romania's FCSB in the final UEFA Europa League group-stage fixture, with a direct place in the Round of 16 on the line.

The fixture, scheduled to kick off at 11 p.m. local time (GMT+3), will be held at the National Arena in Bucharest and will be officiated by Serbian referee Nenad Minakovic, with assistants Nikola Brovic and Bosko Bozovic.

Fenerbahce chases direct last-16 berth

After seven matches, the Istanbul-based club sits 18th in the group standings with 11 points, having recorded three wins, two draws, and two losses.

Despite a 1-0 home defeat against Aston Villa in their previous outing, Fenerbahce has already secured a place in the knockout phase play-off. A win in Romania would improve the club’s chances of advancing directly to the round of 16.

Marco Asensio of Fenerbahce takes part in the training session ahead of their UEFA Europa League Week 8 away match against Romanian side FCSB, in Istanbul, Türkiye, January 28, 2026. (AA Photo)
Marco Asensio of Fenerbahce takes part in the training session ahead of their UEFA Europa League Week 8 away match against Romanian side FCSB, in Istanbul, Türkiye, January 28, 2026. (AA Photo)

Fenerbahce hit by key absences

Fenerbahce will be without several players due to injury and suspension. Levent Mercan and Archie Brown remain unavailable with ongoing injuries. Team captain Milan Skriniar is also ruled out after receiving a yellow card in the Aston Villa match, which triggered a suspension.

Additionally, recent signings Matteo Guendouzi, Anthony Musaba, and Mert Gunok are not eligible to participate due to competition registration rules that restrict late additions.

January 29, 2026 06:02 AM GMT+03:00
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