Fenerbahçe to face Lyon away in UEFA Champions League play-off return leg
The yellow-navy team aims to end a long-standing longing and secure significant revenue by advancing in the return leg in France.
Fenerbahçe faces French representative Olympique Lyon away in the UEFA Champions League play-off round second leg. Having drawn the first match in Istanbul 1-1, the yellow-navy team aims to win this critical encounter to secure their place in the league phase.
Details of the Return Match
The match will be played on Wednesday, August 26, and will start at 22:00 Turkish time. Maurizio Mariani from the Italian Football Federation will officiate the match.
Rules and Extra Time Details
The first match in Istanbul ended in a 1-1 draw. If the normal time ends in a draw, the match will go to extra time, and if the deadlock is not broken, a penalty shootout will determine the side that advances.
Squad Absences
Fenerbahçe players Marco Asensio, Kerem Aktürkoğlu, Mert Günok, and Çağlar Söyüncü are not in the squad for the critical match due to injuries.
Financial Rewards
The yellow-navy club has already guaranteed 4.3 million Euros in revenue by reaching the play-off round. It is stated that if they qualify for the league phase, the total earnings could exceed 40 million Euros.