‘Survived from Hell’ Fenerbahçe-Benfica match becomes a hot topic in the European press!
Fenerbahçe faced Benfica in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League play-off round. The match ended in a 0-0 draw, leaving the tie to be decided in the return leg in Portugal. The clash echoed widely in the European press.
The European media carried the match between Fenerbahçe and Benfica to their headlines. While the reports emphasized that Benfica was lucky, Kadıköy's atmosphere was likened to hell.The European media carried the match between Fenerbahçe and Benfica to their headlines. While the reports emphasized that Benfica was lucky, Kadıköy's atmosphere was likened to hell.
‘SURVIVED FROM HELL’‘SURVIVED FROM HELL’
Maisfutebol: Benfica survived from hell, but couldn’t come out unscathed. “This is Kadıköy, there is no way out from here” — Fenerbahçe gave this warning on social media two days before hosting Benfica at home. The 5-2 victory against Feyenoord, the passion of the fans, and José Mourinho’s weight on the bench could have intimidated the Eagles, but that didn’t happen. After a somewhat dull match, there was no grandeur worthy of the Champions League.
‘A PLEASANT DRAW’
A Bola: A pleasant draw in Istanbul. Bruno Lage’s Benfica left Turkey on its feet, but was very lucky. The match hadn’t even started yet, but it already felt like Benfica had lost — and the reason wasn’t just the atmosphere. Bruno Lage had made changes to a team that had won three games in a row. Despite being down to 10 men, Benfica played better, dominated on the field, and frustrated Fenerbahçe.
‘KEREM SHOWED HIS MAGIC’
Spanish newspaper Marca: When midfielder Florentino was sent off with a red card, Benfica didn’t give up. Shortly after, Aktürkoğlu once again showed his magic with a brilliant pass that was barely cleared by the Turkish defense at the last moment.
