Fenerbahçe will face Stuttgart tonight in Round 3 of the Europa League, with both teams looking to secure valuable points in their quest for advancement in the competition. After two rounds, both sides find themselves with three points. Fenerbahçe recently regained momentum with a 2-1 victory over Nice, bouncing back from a previous 3-1 defeat against Dinamo Zagreb. On the other hand, Stuttgart also claimed a 2-1 win over Celta Vigo but suffered a 2-0 loss to Basel.
The match will take place at Chobani Stadium in Istanbul, kicking off at 17:45 GMT+1 (19:45 local time). Fans can catch the game on BeIN Sports 4 MENA, Canal+, or M+Liga de Campeones. The referee for the match will be Jakob Kehlet from Denmark.
In terms of team news, Fenerbahçe faces some challenges with goalkeeper Ederson sidelined due to injury and key players Jhon Duran, Irfan Can Kahveci, and Cenk Tosun unavailable for various reasons. However, the return of Irfan Can Eğribayat from injury offers some hope in goal. Coach Domenico Tedesco has to make a crucial decision between Eğribayat and the impressive Tarık Çetin for the starting spot.
Currently, Fenerbahçe is positioned third in the Turkish Süper Lig, trailing Galatasaray by six points. The team’s morale is high following a recent 2-1 league win against Fatih Karagümrük.
Stuttgart arrives in Istanbul riding a wave of confidence with five wins in their last six domestic matches. The team will be without long-term absentee Ermedin Demirovic but may see the return of Deniz Undav, depending on his fitness.
Both teams are eager to build on their recent performances in this crucial Europa League fixture, and anticipation is high for what promises to be an engaging matchup. The atmosphere is expected to be electric in Istanbul as Fenerbahçe aims to capitalize on their home advantage against a determined Stuttgart side.