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AS Roma1-1 draw leaves Fenerbahçe and Roma three points behind PSG
Fenerbahçe and AS Roma drew 1-1 in Istanbul after Bryan Cristante opened the scoring and Archie Brown equalised early in the second half.
FenerbahçeAS RomaFenerbahçe 1-1 AS Roma: Brown equalises after Cristante opener
Archie Brown cancelled out Bryan Cristante’s opener as Fenerbahçe drew 1-1 with AS Roma in Istanbul, despite Roma dominating possession and passing.
15 matches, two leagues and a first-points race across Thursday
A 15-match Thursday spans the opening Champions League league-stage fixtures and a busy MLS regular-season programme, led by Manchester United v Sabah FA and several top-table meetings.
FenerbahçeAS RomaTalisca’s four goals headline Fenerbahçe’s 0-point Champions League opener
Fenerbahçe and AS Roma begin their Champions League league-stage campaigns on 0 points, with Talisca’s four goals in six appearances giving the Istanbul hosts a clear attacking focal point.
FenerbahçeAS RomaFenerbahçe’s unbeaten home record sets the tone against Roma
Fenerbahçe’s unbeaten home record and recent run give them the edge over AS Roma in their UEFA Champions League league-stage opener in Istanbul.
LyonFenerbahçeFenerbahçe’s two first-half goals secure a 2-1 win over Lyon
Fenerbahçe beat Lyon 2-1 in the UEFA Champions League play-offs after Vedat Muriqi and Archie Brown scored before half-time. Malick Fofana pulled one back, but Lyon’s possession and shot advantage could not prevent the visitors from winning.
Five Matches at 19:00 UTC, With Real Madrid Under the Spotlight
A five-match guide to Wednesday’s football, covering four UEFA Champions League play-offs and the table-focused Real Madrid v Real Sociedad fixture.
LyonFenerbahçeLyon’s perfect home record meets Fenerbahçe’s unbeaten away run
Lyon’s perfect home record meets Fenerbahçe’s unbeaten away form in a Champions League play-off shaped by contrasting absences and familiar 4-2-3-1 structures.
FenerbahçeLyonGreenwood’s Equaliser Earns Fenerbahçe 1-1 Draw with Lyon
Lyon led through Openda, but Greenwood’s immediate response after half-time secured Fenerbahçe a 1-1 draw. Equal shot totals, identical numbers of efforts on target and four saves by each goalkeeper reflected a match in which neither side established sustained control.
August 18 Football Preview: Champions League Play-Offs Headline a Four-Match Schedule
August 18 features three Champions League play-offs at 19:00 UTC, led by Fenerbahçe v Lyon, alongside an Argentine Clausura fixture involving fourth-placed Talleres Cordoba and 11th-placed Gimnasia M. The European ties centre on qualification momentum, while the Argentine result saw Gimnasia M. defeat Talleres Cordoba 3-1.
FenerbahçeLyonFenerbahçe’s Home Defence Gives Them the Edge Against Lyon
Fenerbahçe’s home defence and stronger recent form make them favourites, but their lengthy unavailable list could prevent a comfortable victory. Lyon’s best route is likely to stay compact, manage the wide spaces and exploit any uncertainty in the hosts’ reshaped defence.
Sturm GrazFenerbahçeTalisca’s Penalty Gives Fenerbahçe 1-0 First-Leg Victory Over Sturm Graz
Talisca’s 66th-minute penalty gave Fenerbahçe a 1-0 win over Sturm Graz in Graz and a narrow advantage in the UEFA Champions League qualifying tie. The visitors defended their lead through a card-filled closing period, while Sturm Graz were unable to produce a response.