# Beşiktaş advances to Europa League league stage > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/beiktamidtjylland-europa-league-clash > Updated: 2026-08-25T21:06:12.000Z. Sources: 155. Developments: 9. Beşiktaş has secured a place in the UEFA Europa League league stage following their play-off round against Kauno Žalgiris. The club established a significant advantage in the first leg at Tüpraş Stadium with a 3-0 victory, featuring goals from Hyeon-Gyu Oh, Amir Murillo, and a penalty by Orkun Kökçü. Although Beşiktaş lost the return fixture 1-0 at the Dariaus ir Gireno Stadium due to a 64th-minute goal by Renan Oliveira, they advanced with a 3-1 aggregate victory. Following the draw for the new 36-team league stage format, Beşiktaş’s opponents have been confirmed. The club will host Marseille, Union SG, Crystal Palace, and Hapoel Beer-Sheva at Tüpraş Stadium. Their away fixtures will include matches against Bayer Leverkusen, Celtic, Omonia, and Hoffenheim. ## Claims - The second leg is scheduled for 20:00 CET at the MCH Arena in Herning, Denmark. (corroborated by 16 sources) - Beşiktaş hold a 1‑0 aggregate lead over Midtjylland before the second leg. (corroborated by 16 sources) - Vincenzo Italiano said the team must play a balanced game and described its development as building a house brick by brick. (corroborated by 16 sources) - Salih Özcan said the match will be a battle and the team must stay calm and take their chances. (corroborated by 12 sources) - Vincenzo Italiano said Beşiktaş has a small advantage before the second leg. (corroborated by 7 sources) - Beşiktaş defeated Hradec Kralove 1‑0 in the first leg of the UEFA Europa League third‑qualifying round. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Celil Yüksel is a 28‑year‑old midfielder for Samsunspor. (corroborated by 4 sources) - He expressed desire to wear the Turkey senior national team jersey. (corroborated by 4 sources) - He recently returned from a short‑term injury. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Samsunspor is conducting its pre‑season training camp in the Netherlands. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The club is coached by Thorsten Fink. (corroborated by 4 sources) - He said the injury taught him patience and increased his longing for football. (corroborated by 4 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-25: Beşiktaş advances to UEFA Europa League league stage Beşiktaş advances to the UEFA Europa League league stage with a 3-1 aggregate win over Kauno Zalgiris, despite losing the second leg 1-0 in Lithuania. 47 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/besiktas-holds-3-0-lead-over-kauno-zalgiris-in-europa-league-playoff ### 2026-08-20: Beşiktaş defeats Kauno Zalgiris 3-0 in Europa League play-off Beşiktaş defeated Kauno Zalgiris 3-0 in the UEFA Europa League play-off first leg, maintaining a perfect six-game winning streak under manager Vincenzo Italiano. 17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/besiktas-defeats-kauno-zalgiris-3-0-in-europa-league ### 2026-08-18: Beşiktaş dominates Kauno Zalgiris 3-0 in Europa League play-off Beşiktaş took a major step toward the Europa League group stage with a 3-0 win over Kauno Zalgiris, while Trabzonspor prepares to host Ferencvaros in a critical play-off fixture. 77 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/beikta-to-host-kauno-zalgiris-in-europa-league-play-off ### 2026-08-05: Beşiktaş beats Hradec Kralové 1‑0 in Europa League qualifier Beşiktaş beat Hradec Kralové 1‑0 away, with Semih Kılıçsoy’s 80th‑minute goal and Alexander Nübel saving all 13 shots despite a red card to Kassoum Ouattara. 51 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/beikta-set-for-europa-league-clash-with-hradec-kralove ### 2026-07-30: Beşiktaş readies for UEFA Europa League third‑qualifying match against Hradec Kralove Beşiktaş trains for its UEFA Europa League third‑qualifying round against Czech club Hradec Kralove, with legs set for 6 Aug in the Czech Republic and 13 Aug in Istanbul. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/beikta-to-play-hradec-kralove-in-europa-league-thirdqualifying-round ### 2026-07-28: Beşiktaş seeks to protect 1‑0 advantage in Europa League tie with Midtjylland Beşiktaş aim to protect a 1‑0 aggregate lead in the Europa League second leg against Midtjylland in Denmark, missing Ndidi, Uduokhai and Trossard; Italiano stresses balance and Özcan warns of a battle. 30 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/celil-yksel-aims-for-turkey-national-team-debut ### 2026-07-25: 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. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/beikta-readies-midtjylland-second-leg-amid-bakayoko-pursuit-and-english-referee-appointment ### 2026-07-22: 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 30 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/midtjylland-coach-tullberg-vows-team-will-challenge-beikta ### 2026-07-22: 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. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/beikta-boss-vincenzo-italiano-details-europa-league-prep-and-youth-praise --- Cite as: Beşiktaş advances to Europa League league stage. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/beiktamidtjylland-europa-league-clash