'Asensio-led Madness in Istanbul': Marco Asensio's Fenerbahçe Performance Grabs European Headlines
Fenerbahçe kept their title hopes alive by defeating Samsunspor 3-2 at home in the 25th week of the Trendyol Süper Lig. One of the undisputed stars of the match was Marco Asensio, whose performance has resonated across Europe.
Continuing his scoring contributions, Asensio provided the assist for Nene’s goal. With 11 goals and 10 assists in the league for the Yellow Canaries, the Spanish star has become one of only three players in Europe's top 10 leagues to achieve "double-double" stats (double digits in both goals and assists) this season.
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Following the match, Asensio stated:
"Our fans were undoubtedly the biggest factor in our comeback. At the end of the day, we got the three points. Every match is critical now. Our goal is to take it game by game. By fixing our mistakes, we will remain in the championship race until the very end."
European Press Reactions
The Spanish star's impact was widely covered by the international media:
MARCA: Madness in Istanbul: Fenerbahçe Returns with Two Goals in the 90th Minute... and Another Assist from Asensio
Fenerbahçe managed to stay in the Turkish title race by defeating Samsunspor—Rayo Vallecano's upcoming Conference League opponent—in the final moments. Trailing 1-2, the Istanbul side scored twice in stoppage time. One of these was the equalizer, orchestrated once again by protagonist Marco Asensio. In a heated match that saw manager Domenico Tedesco sent off, Fenerbahçe emerged victorious, sitting four points behind the sole leader, Galatasaray. Asensio started the match and continues to boost his stats: the former Real Madrid man now has 13 goals and 12 assists in Turkey this season.
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INFOBAE: 3-2. Fenerbahçe's Epic Comeback Led by Asensio; Bitter Defeat for Samsunspor
Marco Asensio's Fenerbahçe pulled off an epic 3-2 comeback against Samsunspor, equalizing in the 90th minute and snatching victory in the 95th. This result keeps Fenerbahçe in the hunt for the Turkish League title, while the visitors suffered a heartbreak just before their Conference League Round of 16 first leg against Rayo Vallecano. Sidiki Cherif’s 95th-minute goal brought relief to Tedesco's side, which had briefly looked to be falling 7 points behind Galatasaray.
ONE FOOTBALL: Fenerbahçe Finds Stoppage-Time Goal to Extend Unbeaten Streak
Fenerbahçe extended their unbeaten run in the Süper Lig to 25 matches after beating Samsunspor 3-2 at the Şükrü Saracoğlu on Sunday. Substitute Nene Dorgeles converted a pass from Marco Asensio from a tight angle to level the score in the final minutes. In the fifth minute of stoppage time, Sidiki Cherif headed home the winner from a corner.
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RPC: Epic Comeback for Fenerbahçe and Asensio; Bitter Loss for Samsunspor
Fenerbahçe SK, featuring Marco Asensio, staged an epic turnaround (3-2) by scoring in the 90th and 95th minutes. While Fenerbahçe remains a title contender, the visiting team heads into their Conference League clash with Rayo Vallecano following a disappointing collapse.
