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Beşiktaş leads Midtjylland 1‑0 after first leg

Entities: Johan Bakayoko · FC Midtjylland · Beşiktaş JK · UEFA Europa League · Victor Bak

Overview

Ahead of the Europa League second‑qualifying round, coach Vincenzo Italiano said the squad had trained together for ten days and would rely on a four‑defence shape with flexible midfield roles, while highlighting the promise of young midfielder İlhan Fakılı and ongoing transfer talks.

On 23 July 2026 at Istanbul’s Tüpraş Stadium, Beşiktaş earned a 1‑0 victory over Danish side Midtjylland. Orkun Kökçü headed home in the 26th minute after a pass from Vaclav Cerný. Midtjylland were reduced to ten men early on when defender Friday Etim received a direct red card. The match marked Italian​o’s competitive debut, with new signings goalkeeper Alexander Nübel, midfielder Salih Özcan and winger İlhan Fakılı in the starting eleven. Post‑match, Italiano noted the side could have scored more, while Midtjylland coach Mike Tullberg praised the atmosphere.

Analysts estimated a 47 % chance of progression. The return leg is set for 30 July in Denmark. Ahead of that fixture, Midtjylland confirmed forward Victor Bak (reported as Victor Bak Jensen) is injured and doubtful to play. Beşiktaş, meanwhile, has intensified its transfer activity, reportedly negotiating for RB Leipzig winger Johan Bakayoko, with discussions involving Mohamed Salah’s representatives progressing toward a possible signing.

Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [SPORTS] 7 sources
    Beşiktaş eyes Europa League second leg against Midtjylland amid opponent injury and Johan Bakayoko talks

    Beşiktaş prepares for their Europa League second leg against Midtjylland after a 1‑0 first‑leg win; Midtjylland lose forward Victor Bak to injury, while Beşiktaş pursues winger Johan Bakayoko.

  2. 4 days ago

    [SPORTS] 30 sources
    Beşiktaş beats Midtjylland 1‑0 in Europa League first leg

    Beşiktaş beat Midtjylland 1‑0 in the Europa League first‑leg; Orkun Kökçü scored, new manager Vincenzo Italiano debuted with three signings, and a red card left the Danes with ten men. The return leg is set for

  3. 4 days ago

    [SPORTS] 6 sources
    Beşiktaş boss Vincenzo Italiano details Europa League prep and youth praise

    Beşiktaş coach Vincenzo Italiano says the team is ready for the Europa League tie with Midtjylland, notes ongoing transfer work, a four‑defence system, and praises youngster İlhan Fakılı.

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