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Beşiktaş seeks to protect 1‑0 advantage in Europa League tie with Midtjylland
Beşiktaş travel to Denmark for the UEFA Europa League second‑qualifying‑round second leg against FC Midtjylland at the MCH Arena in Herning. The match kicks off at 20:00 CET (TSİ) on 30 July 2026. After a 1‑0 first‑leg win in Istanbul, the Turkish side aim to preserve the narrow aggregate lead and reach the third‑qualifying round.
Coach Vincenzo Italiano stressed the need for balance, describing the team’s development as “building a house, laying a new brick each day”. He warned that the fixture will be “a bit tricky” and that the players must be smart, defensive‑aware and clinical. Salih Özcan echoed the sentiment, calling the game a battle and urging the squad to stay calm and seize chances.
Beşiktaş will be without Wilfred Ndidi (ankle‑ligament injury) and Felix Uduokhai (red‑card suspension); Leandro Trossard is also unavailable. The match will be refereed by English official John Brooks, assisted by Neil Davies and Nick Greenhalgh. A victory would set up a possible clash with either Hradec Kralove or Tromsø in the next round.
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Beşiktaş J.K. · Beşiktaş JK · Celil Yüksel · FC Midtjylland · John Brooks · Salih Özcan · Samsunspor · Thorsten Fink · Turkey national football team · Vincenzo Italiano · Wilfred Ndidi
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- [● 4 SOURCES] He recently returned from a short‑term injury.
- [● 4 SOURCES] He describes himself as ambitious, combative and motivated by teammates and the club badge.
- [● 4 SOURCES] The club is coached by Thorsten Fink.
- [● 4 SOURCES] He previously played for Turkey’s youth national teams.
- [● 4 SOURCES] Celil Yüksel is a 28‑year‑old midfielder for Samsunspor.
- [● 4 SOURCES] He expressed desire to wear the Turkey senior national team jersey.
- [● 4 SOURCES] He said the injury taught him patience and increased his longing for football.
- [● 4 SOURCES] Samsunspor is conducting its pre‑season training camp in the Netherlands.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Beşiktaş will miss Leandro Trossard, Felix Uduokhai (red card) and Wilfred Ndidi (injury) for the second leg. arsiv.mackolik.com · www.halkinsesikibris.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Beşiktaş won the first leg 1‑0 against Midtjylland. arsiv.mackolik.com · www.halkinsesikibris.com · halktv.com.tr
- [● 2 SOURCES] Italiano said the most important word for the match is “balance”. www.yenicaggazetesi.com · www.aksiyon.com.tr
- [● 7 SOURCES] Vincenzo Italiano said Beşiktaş has a small advantage before the second leg. www.turkgun.com · www.istanbulgazetesi.com.tr · www.fotomac.com.tr · spor.haber7.com · www.gzt.com · +2 more