José Mourinho’s Fenerbahçe staged a true goal fest in Istanbul, demolishing Feyenoord 5–2 in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League third qualifying round. At a scorching Ülker Fenerbahçe Şükrü Saracoğlu Arena, the hosts flipped the tie and prevailed 6–4 on aggregate to book a place in the play-off round. The broadcast was available on the Okko platform via the “Championat” page.
Seven Goals Amid the Roar of Şükrü Saracoğlu
From the opening minutes, the Istanbul side imposed a high press and pushed the tempo in transition phases, slicing through the flanks and half-spaces between Feyenoord’s lines. The match quickly turned into a shootout, but it was the hosts who were more clinical, ruthlessly punishing every error in the visitors’ build-up from the back.
Mourinho’s Arsenal: From Brown to Talisca
The Yellow-Navy Blues spread the goals across multiple profiles — a sign of attacking variety. Archie Brown, John (Jhon) Durán, Fred, Youssef En-Nesyri, and Anderson Talisca all found the net. With thunderous backing from the stands and a well-structured attack that delivered the ball quickly into the final third, Fenerbahçe scored in every fashion — through positional sequences and lightning counters.
Feyenoord’s Reply — Watanabe’s Brace
The visitors stayed afloat thanks to individual persistence and set pieces, with Tsuyoshi Watanabe striking twice. Yet even his brace couldn’t restore Feyenoord’s press resistance in the holding zone, which repeatedly collapsed under sustained pressure.
How the Tie Was Flipped After the 1–2 in Rotterdam
A week earlier, the Dutch club had won the first leg 2–1: Quinten Timber and Anis Hadj Moussa scored, while Sofyan Amrabat netted for the Turks. In the return game, Mourinho’s team not only erased the deficit but also showed mature game management — reducing risks after scoring and smartly reshaping the pattern through rotating zones and proper cover.
What’s Next for the Istanbul Giant
A 6–4 aggregate triumph sends Fenerbahçe into the UEFA Champions League qualifying play-off round — the final hurdle before the group stage. With such breadth in the attacking arsenal and discipline out of possession, Mourinho’s side enters the decisive stage of qualifying in high spirits and strong rhythm.
