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Mourinho Outsmarts Sarri as Fenerbahçe Defeats Lazio 1-0 in Istanbul

The win sends Fenerbahçe into Champions League qualifying week with renewed momentum.

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Overview

  • İrfan Kahveci scored the only goal after Matteo Guendouzi’s misdirected back pass let him slip behind the defense.
  • Fenerbahçe’s 4-2-3-1 formation dominated possession with high pressing that kept Lazio from mounting clear threats.
  • Lazio will return to Italy to enhance its offensive cohesion and match fitness ahead of its next pre-season friendly.
  • Mourinho’s side now turns to a Champions League third qualifying round tie against Feyenoord and prepares for its Süper Lig opener on August 8.
  • The match revived the modern tactical rivalry between José Mourinho and Maurizio Sarri as both tested new lineups.