Fenerbahçe 3-1 Ludogorets

Fenerbahçe hosted Bulgarian team Ludogorets in the UEFA European Conference League.

Fenerbahçe won the match 3-1. The goals came from Batshuayi, Zajc (2) and Vladi.

With this result, Fenerbahce won their 3rd match in the group and maintained their lead. The Yellow-Navy team also won their 18th official match this season.

Equalized the number of wins and losses in Europe

Fenerbahce equalized their win-loss record in Europe with a win over Ludogorets.

Having suffered only one defeat in its last 21 matches in Europe, Fenerbahçe managed to record its 17th win in the process, improving its negative record in this competition.

Before the match against Ludogorets, the Yellow-Navies, who had 104 defeats and 103 wins in 262 matches in Europe, achieved their 104th win in the European arena against the Bulgarian representative and equalized the numerical equality.

İrfan Can Kahveci’s 100th appearance

Fenerbahçe’s national player İrfan Can Kahveci made his 100th appearance with yellow-navy jersey.

The 28-year-old, who started the match against Ludogorets as a substitute, came on for Dusan Tadic in the 62nd minute and made his 100th appearance for his team.

Batshuayi continues to score in Europe

Fenerbahçe’s Belgian striker Michy Batshuayi has continued his goalscoring form in Europe.

The 30-year-old, who has been the team’s top scorer in Europe this season despite not getting many chances in the league, started for the 6th time.

Batshuayi scored his 4th goal in his 6th start in Europe.

The experienced player has scored twice against Zimbru and once against Nordsjaelland this season.

Zajc scores 2 goals

Fenerbahçe’s Slovenian midfielder Miha Zajc has scored his first goal this season.

The 29-year-old, who stayed away from the team at the beginning of the season due to the transfer window.

Zajc, who has recently been given a chance to play by manager İsmail Kartal, scored 2 goals this season.

Conceded goals in the last 4 games

Fenerbahçe have conceded a goal in their last 4 home games in Europe.

In their first European match in front of their home crowd this season, the yellow-dark blue team faced Zimbru and won 5-0, but failed to find the back of the net in the following 4 matches.

Fenerbahçe conceded 1 goal against Maribor, Twente and Nordsjaelland and 1 goal against Ludogorets respectively.

Moments from the match

In the 5th minute Ludogorets came into action. Seco, who moved to Nedyalkov’s long pass from the defense, entered the penalty area from the left diagonal and shot, but goalkeeper İrfan Can Eğribayat managed to send the ball to the corner.

In the 26th minute, Fred entered the penalty area from the right on Batshuayi’s pass and shot from the diagonal, the ball returned from goalkeeper Sluga to Tadic on the left diagonal. This footballer’s shot sailed wide of the target.

In the 42nd minute Fenerbahçe took the lead. Fred, who met the ball in the midfield, sent a pass behind the defense which hit the defender and ended up in front of Batshuayi. As soon as this player entered the penalty area from the right diagonal, he hit the ball into the net: 1-0.

In the 52nd minute Miha Zajc scored to double the difference.

In the 65th minute, Becao’s backhand shot was headed towards goal and Ludogorets scored their first goal of the match.

Miha Zajc scored in the 90+3rd minute to end the match.

4 youngsters in the dugout

Fenerbahce named 4 players from the youth team against Ludogorets.

17-year-old goalkeeper Doğukan Demir, 18-year-old front libero Muhammet İmre, 18-year-old midfielder Efekan Karayazı and 17-year-old stopper Yusuf Akçiçek waited for a chance to play in the tough competition.

Republic enthusiasm in Kadıköy

Fenerbahçe Club celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Republic of Türkiye with an enthusiastic celebration before the match against Ludogorets.

Before the match, anthems and songs related to the Republic were played in the stadium and there was enthusiasm for the Republic in the stands.

In addition Ataturk and Fenerbahçe Anthem, with lyrics by Altan Çetin, was sung for the first time in the stadium.

Ali Koç also addressed the fans

Fenerbahçe Club President Ali Koç addressed the fans through the stadium loudspeakers before the special match for the Republic.

Ali Koç made the following statements:

“Fenerbahçe Sports Club is not just a sports club, it is a family that carries a legacy from the past to the future and keeps Atatürk’s ideals and spirit alive. In the 100th year of our Republic, we, as Fenerbahce supporters, bear the responsibility of keeping this vision alive and strengthening it. For us, sport is not just a game, but also a belief and a passion. With Atatürk’s eternal trust in the youth, we engrave this passion in our hearts and with every victory we win, we salute the unique legacy and cherished memory of our ancestor. We will carry the name of Atatürk to the top with pride and love, and we will continue to walk in his path with the same determination and perseverance as before.”

Turkish flags were distributed

Turkish flags were distributed throughout the stadium before the match.

While very beautiful images were created in the stadium with the waving of the flags, giant Turkish flags were unfurled in all tribunes.

Warming up with the 10th Year Anthem

When Fenerbahce players took the field to warm up, the 10th Year Anthem was played.

The fans in the stands also accompanied the anthem with great enthusiasm.

Captain Tadic

Dusan Tadic started the match as team captain for Fenerbahce.

The Serbian was on the pitch as captain with Edin Dzeko starting the match as a substitute.