Fenerbahçe hosts Roma in the UEFA Champions League
Our yellow-lacquered representative plays its first exam in the Champions League in front of its fans against Italian team Roma after an 18-year hiatus.
Fenerbahçe will face Italy's Roma at home in the first week of the UEFA Champions League. The match, starting at 19:45 at the Chobani Stadium, will be officiated by Spanish referee Jesus Gil Manzano.
The End of an 18-Year Longing
Fenerbahçe, having earned the right to participate in the UEFA Champions League after 18 years, takes to the pitch in the first week of the league stage. Defeated in their last Süper Lig match, the yellow-navy team aims to clear the negative atmosphere with this tough battle.
Broadcast Information and Refereeing Crew
The match, starting at 19:45 at the Chobani Stadium, will be officiated by Spanish referee Jesus Gil Manzano. Manzano's assistants will be Diego Barbero and Guadalupe Porras Ayuso.
Missing Players
Two important names will not be in the squad for Fenerbahçe before the tough Roma match. Matteo Guendouzi, who is suspended by UEFA, and Marco Asensio, who is still injured, will not be able to play in this match.
Against His Former Team
Fenerbahçe's star footballer Romelu Lukaku will take to the pitch against his former team Roma, whose jersey he previously wore, if given the chance.
Condition of the Italian Team
Managed by head coach Gian Piero Gasperini, Roma draws attention with its young and dynamic squad. The squad includes important names such as Paulo Dybala and Donyell Malen.