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Beşiktaş Europa League qualifying campaign

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Beşiktaş JK progressed through the UEFA Europa League third-qualifying round after defeating Czech club Hradec ~~Kralove with a 2-0 aggregate score. After~~ Kralove. Following a 1-0 away victory in the first leg secured by a Semih Kılıçsoy header, Vaclav Cerny scored in the 40th minute of the second leg at Tüpraş Stadium ~~following an assist from Junior Olaitan.~~ to secure the aggregate win. Beşiktaş manager Vincenzo Italiano made club history by becoming the first coach to win his first four European matches. While praising the team’s defensive stability and goalkeeper Alexander Nübel’s clean sheets, Italiano reiterated a “problem with finishing” and the need for improved clinical execution in the attacking third. He also noted the offensive freedom granted to right-back Amir Murillo and expressed optimism regarding the impact of new striker Dusan Vlahovic. Following the aggregate victory, which saw the squad maintain four consecutive clean sheets in official matches, Beşiktaş is scheduled to face Lithuanian club Kauno Zalgiris in the play-off round. The first leg of the play-off is set to take place on August 20, 2026, at Tüpraş Stadium, with the second leg scheduled for August 27. New signing Dusan Vlahovic has expressed his commitment to the club and a desire to win championships, citing the influence of coach Italiano on his decision to join. As the club prepares for its Süper Lig season opener against Eyüpspor, the focus remains on maintaining this momentum in European competition.

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