Fenerbahçe faced a tough challenge in the sixth match of the UEFA Europa League group stage, suffering a 2-0 defeat at home to Spanish side Athletic Bilbao. The match, held at Fenerbahçe Şükrü Saracoğlu Sports Complex, saw both goals for Athletic Bilbao come from Iñaki Williams, who scored in the 5th and 45th minutes. Fenerbahçe’s Mert Müldür was shown a red card in the 69th minute, leaving his team with 10 men for the remainder of the match.
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Fenerbahçe’s Group Stage Performance So Far
In the group stage, Fenerbahçe began with a 2-1 victory over Belgian team Union Saint-Gilloise. They then drew 1-1 away to Twente, followed by another 1-1 draw at home against Manchester United. However, the team suffered a 3-1 defeat away to AZ Alkmaar before bouncing back with a 2-1 win against Slavia Prague in the fifth match.
Next Up: Lyon on January 23, 2025
Fenerbahçe will face French side Lyon in their seventh group-stage match on January 23, 2025, Thursday at 20:45. The team will look to bounce back and secure a crucial win in front of their home fans.