Fenerbahçe Awaits Europa League Draw as Potential Opponents Revealed Today
Fenerbahçe has advanced to the play-off round of the UEFA Europa League despite finishing 19th in the group stage. The potential opponents for this crucial stage have been revealed ahead of the draw.
Fenerbahçe’s Performance in the Europa League
In the final group match, Fenerbahçe faced Romanian club FCSB, ending in a 1-1 draw. This result earned them one point and a total of 12 points over eight matches, resulting in three wins, three draws, and two losses.
Draw for Potential Opponents
Although they qualified for the play-off round, Fenerbahçe missed out on the opportunity to be a seeded team. They are set to meet either Nottingham Forest from England or Viktoria Plzen from the Czech Republic in the next round. If they succeed in this play-off, Fenerbahçe could face Real Betis from Spain or Midtjylland from Denmark in the Round of 16.
Key Dates for the Europa League
- February 19, 2026: First matches of the play-off round
- February 26, 2026: Return matches of the play-off round
- March 12 and 19, 2026: Round of 16 matches
- April 9 and 16, 2026: Quarter-finals
- April 30 and May 7, 2026: Semi-finals
- May 20, 2026: Final match in Istanbul
Final Match Venue
The grand finale of the tournament is scheduled to take place at Tüpraş Stadium in Istanbul on May 20, 2026. This venue has been home to Beşiktaş’s matches.
Fans eagerly await the draw today, January 30, 2026, at 15:00 local time, which will determine Fenerbahçe’s fate in the next round of the UEFA Europa League.
