Fenerbahçe took a confident step towards the next round of the Champions League by defeating Sturm 2-0 in the first leg of the third qualifying round.
The Turkish side’s breakthrough came early when Talisca opened the scoring with a superb strike into the far corner in the 9th minute. Later, Mason Greenwood, the former Marseille forward, put on a show by doubling the home team’s lead with a powerful left-footed shot just before halftime in the 45th minute.
The return leg is scheduled for next Tuesday, August 11, in Austria. The winner of this tie will face the victor of the playoff round clash between Olimpik and Sparta. The Czech club secured a 2-1 win in their first leg.
2026-27, Champions League
Fenerbahçe – Sturm 2:0 (2:0)
Goals: Talisca 9 (1:0); Greenwood 45 (2:0)
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