Besiktas delivered a commanding performance against Marseille in what was arguably the standout fixture of yesterday’s matchday. Contrary to expectations of a tightly contested battle, the hosts dismantled their visitors, who continue to struggle to regain their top-level form.
Despite Marseille holding firm to a 1-1 draw at halftime, their resilience faded after the break. Besiktas launched energetic and focused attacks that tore through Marseille’s defensive lines, leaving them in ruins.
2026-27, UEFA Europa League
Besiktas 4–1 Marseille (1–1)
Goals: Fakili 15′ (1–0); Abdallah K. 29′ (1–1); Cherny V. 56′ (2–1); Murillo A. 59′ (3–1); Poku E. 81′ (4–1)
Besiktas: Nübel; Watara K.; Agbadu (sub: Djalo T., 46′); Topcu E.; Murillo A.; Özkan Sa.; Kökcü (sub: Ndidi, 71′); Olaytan (sub: Oh Hyun-gyu, 82′); Cherny V. (sub: Poku E., 71′); Fakili (sub: Miretti, 82′); Vlahovic
Subs: Alemdar; Bulut; Yilmaz R.; Özcan; Yilmaz K.; Akdag; Kilicoy
Yellow cards: Agbadu 10′; Miretti 90′
Marseille: De Lange; Egan-Riley; Cornelius De. (sub: Agerd, 67′); Garcia U. (sub: Emerson Palmieri, 58′); Gomes Ein. (sub: Paixao, 58′); Højbjerg; Abdelli; Abdallah K. (sub: Mmadi, 82′); Arit; Mope (sub: Guiri, 67′); Weah
Subs: Emerson Palmieri (58′); Paixao (58′); Agerd (67′); Guiri (67′); Mmadi (82′)
Reserves: Van Neck; Vermot; Meite B.; Mbondo Em.; Kamissoko; Mumbanya
Yellow cards: Arit 72′
Besiktas took the lead early through Fakili in the 15th minute, only for Abdallah K. to equalize for Marseille before halftime. However, the second half belonged entirely to Besiktas, with Cherny V., Murillo A., and Poku E. all finding the net to secure a dominant 4-1 victory on home soil.
