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Fenerbahce Rallies Past Feyenoord to Reach Champions League Playoffs

Next week’s first leg against Benfica will determine who advances into UEFA’s lucrative 36-team Champions League group stage.

Fenerbahce's Brazilian midfielder Talisca celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's fifth goal against Feyenoord
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Overview

  • Fenerbahce overturned a two-goal aggregate deficit with a 5-2 home victory to win the tie 6-4 and reach the Champions League playoff round.
  • Archie Brown and loaned Colombia forward Jhon Durán opened the scoring before Fred, Youssef En-Nesyri and Talisca completed the five-goal turnaround.
  • The victory pits Fenerbahce against Benfica in next week’s playoff first leg for a spot in UEFA’s expanded 36-team group stage.
  • The result offers Jose Mourinho tangible progress after a trophyless first season in Turkey.
  • A VAR offside confusion briefly prompted Mourinho to celebrate a disallowed goal before play resumed.