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Beşiktaş advances to Europa League league stage

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Beşiktaş has secured a place in the UEFA Europa League league stage following their play-off round ~~second leg~~ 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,~~ Stadium due to a 64th-minute goal by Renan Oliveira, they advanced with a 3-1 aggregate victory. In Following the ~~second leg, Renan Oliveira scored~~ draw for the Lithuanian champions in the 64th minute after a defensive error by Djalo. Despite the loss and a struggle to find offensive rhythm, the 3-0 advantage established in the first leg at Tüpraş Stadium proved sufficient to ensure progression. The match also marked the starting debut of Dusan Vlahovic under manager Vincenzo Italiano. Kauno Žalgiris, the Lithuanian champions, were unable to overcome the deficit to force extra time. With this victory, Beşiktaş returns to the Europa League new 36-team league ~~phase after a period of absence from the competition.~~ stage format, Beşiktaş’s opponents have been confirmed. The club will ~~join 36 teams in the league stage, with the draw scheduled for August 28, 2026.~~ 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.

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