Fenerbahce vs Gornik Zabrze: Starting 11s & Match Details

In the first leg of the UEFA Champions League second qualifying round, Fenerbahce is hosting the Polish side Gornik Zabrze at their home stadium. This important encounter, which is highly anticipated by the dedicated supporters, will kick off at 21:00 local time. Having completed their intensive preparations under the guidance of head coach Ismail Kartal, Fenerbahce aims to secure an advantageous result in their first official match of the season, putting on a strong show in front of their passionate fans.

The yellow-navy blue team, stepping onto the European stage for the 301st time in their history, showed a highly successful and cohesive performance during their pre-season camps located in Topuk Yaylasi and Austria. Having confidently defeated opponents like Admira Wacker, Pogon Szczecin, and LASK in their recent friendly matches, Fenerbahce wants to reflect this positive momentum and high morale directly onto the European stage. The team, wishing to finally end their 17-season longing for the UEFA Champions League group stages, will play the crucial second leg of this tie in Poland on July 29. The match, where exciting new transfers Mason Greenwood and Nathan Ake have been officially added to the UEFA squad list, will be meticulously officiated by the experienced Lithuanian referee Manfredas Lukjancukas.

Fenerbahce relies heavily on their dominant home performance in European competitions. With the intense, intimidating atmosphere consistently created by their fans in Kadikoy, the team aims to put relentless pressure on the opponent to find an early goal and pave a clear way for the next round. The players are fully concentrated on the task at hand. The starting lineups that will begin the match are as follows:

Fenerbahçe: Mert Günok, Semedo, Skriniar, Oosterwolde, Nathan Ake, Guendouzi, Bartuğ Elmaz, İrfan Can Kahveci, Fred, Kerem, Talisca.

Gornik Zabrze: Schulze; Sacek, Janicki, Josema, Janza; Dietnz, Sadilek, Urbanski; Dimi, Khlan, Prekop.