Fenerbahçe Faces Rangers in UEFA Europa League Clash Tonight

GLASGOW, Scotland — Fenerbahçe meets Rangers for a crucial UEFA Europa League Round of 16 second-leg match on March 13, 2025, at Ibrox Stadium. The match is scheduled to start at 23:00 Turkey Time.

After the first match ended in a 3-1 defeat for Fenerbahçe in Istanbul, the Turkish squad is looking for a win by two goals or more to advance to the quarter-finals. If they manage a two-goal victory, the match will go to extra time, where any additional draws will lead to penalty shootouts.

This knockout stage clash is particularly significant as it’s one of the final chances for teams to solidify their place among the elite in European football. Fenerbahçe previously eliminated Anderlecht in the playoffs to reach this stage and now faces an uphill battle against Rangers.

“We need to approach this game with grit and determination. There’s no room for mistakes,” said Fenerbahçe’s head coach. “The players know what is at stake, and they are ready to fight.”

57,000 fans are expected to fill the stands at Ibrox Stadium, as Fenerbahçe fans will also travel to support their team. The match will be officiated by Norwegian referee Espen Eskas, with Jan Erik Engan and Isaak Elias Bashevkin as assistant referees.

The encounter will be broadcast live on TRT 1, providing fans in Turkey an opportunity to watch their team strive for an impressive comeback against their Scottish opponents.

Mainly, Fenerbahçe is dealing with a significant challenge as they travel without key defender Çağlar Söyüncü, who is out due to injury. Interestingly, several other players, including Mert Müldür and İrfan Can Kahveci, are also under the watch for potential yellow cards, having reached the caution threshold that would prevent them from participating in the next round should they progress.

Fenerbahçe’s possible starting eleven features goalkeeper İrfan Can, defenders Djiku and Skriniar, and strikers Talisca and Dzeko leading the attack. The squad aims to harness the energy from their devoted fan base to turn the tide in the second match against a formidable Rangers team.