Fenerbahçe vs Górnik Zabrăze qualifier

In late July 2026, Turkish club Fenerbahçe hosted Polish side Górnik Zabrze for the first leg of the UEFA Champions League second‑qualifying‑round. The match ended 1‑0 to Fenerbahçe thanks to a free‑kick by Anderson Talisca. The encounter was marred by violent clashes between Turkish police and Polish supporters in the stadium’s guest sector, resulting in nine fans being detained and several injuries. The Polish consulate intervened, and owner Lukas Podolski arranged return tickets for the injured supporters, who later planned to file a formal complaint with UEFA.

Two days later, coverage highlighted the same 1‑0 result while adding details about squad fitness. Coach Ismail Kartal noted that Spanish winger Marco Asensio, after posting a “Ready for tomorrow” message, made a brief substitute appearance and was deemed physically improved, putting him in contention for the starting lineup in the second leg scheduled for 29 July in Poland.