Fenerbahçe beats Gornik Zabrze 1‑0 in Champions League qualifier
Fenerbahçe opened the 2026‑27 UEFA Champions League second‑qualifying round with a 1‑0 win over Poland’s Gornik Zabrze at the Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium. Anderson Talisca scored the decisive free‑kick in the 37th minute. The victory gave the Turkish side an advantage before the return leg on 29 July.
Ahead of the match, Fenerbahçe updated its UEFA squad, adding recent signings Mason Greenwood and Nathan Ake while removing Cengiz Ünder and Ognjen Mimovic. Both newcomers featured, with Ake starting and Greenwood entering late. The win was celebrated by fans with chants and a notable reaction when Marco Asensio entered the field. The club also promoted betting offers and match‑day predictions surrounding the fixture.
Gornik supporters praised defender Michał Sacek’s performance despite the loss, while commentators highlighted the disparity in financial resources between the clubs. The teams will meet again in Zabrze for the second leg.