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Fenerbahçe Faces Do-or-Die Match Against Midtjylland in Europa League

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Fenerbahçe Vs Midtjylland Europa League Match

HERNING, Denmark — Fenerbahçe will face a decisive match against Midtjylland in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at MCH Arena. The Turkish club must secure a win to advance to the playoff stage, as they currently sit in 23rd place with 9 points after seven matches.

The match, scheduled for 11:00 p.m. local time, will be broadcast live on TRT Spor. Portuguese referee Luis Godinho will officiate the game, assisted by Rui Teixeira and Pedro Almeida, with Miguel Nogueira as the fourth official. VAR duties will be handled by Helder Malheiro, with Fabio Oliveira Melo as AVAR.

Fenerbahçe’s probable starting lineup includes İrfan Can; Djiku, Çağlar, Yusuf, Szymanski; İsmail, Fred; İrfan, Tadic, Maximin; and En Nesyri. The team has recorded two wins, two losses, and three draws in the competition so far. A victory would guarantee their place in the top 24, while a draw or loss would leave their fate dependent on other match results.

Head coach Jose Mourinho will be absent due to a one-match suspension imposed by UEFA for delaying the kickoff in a previous match against Olimpique Lyon. Additionally, Fenerbahçe faces squad challenges, with Jayden Oosterwolde and Mert Müldür sidelined due to injuries and Bright Osayi-Samuel suspended.

Fenerbahçe is not alone in its quest for advancement. Turkish rivals Galatasaray and Beşiktaş are also vying for playoff spots. Galatasaray, with 13 points, is in a stronger position, while Beşiktaş, with 9 points and a -4 goal difference, must defeat Twente to keep their hopes alive.

Financial stakes are high, with Galatasaray having earned €17.5 million, Fenerbahçe €13.9 million, and Beşiktaş €10.6 million from the competition so far. Advancing to the last 16 would bring an additional €1.75 million per team.

As the final group stage matches unfold, Turkish football fans are holding their breath, hoping for positive outcomes that will keep their teams in European competition.

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