Match report

Feyenoord Defeats Fenerbahçe 2-1 in UEFA Champions League Opener

Feyenoord
Feyenoord
2–1
FT
Fenerbahçe
Fenerbahçe
Aug 6, 2025

In a high-stakes match of the UEFA Champions League, Feyenoord stunned Fenerbahçe with a hard-fought victory. The Dutch side opened scoring early through Q. Timber before Amrabat briefly leveled for Fenerbahçe. In stoppage time, Hadj Moussa secured Feyenoord's lead and the crucial three points.

Key Facts

  • • Feyenoord defeated Fenerbahçe 2-1 in their UEFA Champions League match.
  • • Q. Timber scored for Feyenoord at minute 19, opening the scoring.
  • • S. Amrabat equalized for Fenerbahçe with a goal at minute 86.
  • • A. Hadj Moussa secured Feyenoord's win with a late goal in stoppage time.
  • • Feyenoord had multiple yellow cards including Jordan Bos and L. Valente.

Lineups

Feyenoord

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 22 T. Wellenreuther (G)
  • 30 J. Lotomba (D)
  • 21 A. Ahmedhodzic (D)
  • 4 T. Watanabe (D)
  • 15 J. Bos (D)
  • 14 S. Steijn (M)
  • 6 Hwang In-Beom (M)
  • 8 Q. Timber (M)
  • 23 A. Hadj Moussa (F)
  • 9 A. Ueda (F)
  • 16 L. Sauer (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 J. Bijlow
  • 39 L. Bossin
  • 10 C. Stengs
  • 11 G. Borges
  • 17 C. Tengstedt
  • 26 G. Read
  • 27 G. Diarra
  • 28 O. Targhalline
  • 36 J. Slory
  • 40 L. Valente
  • 43 J. Plug
  • 47 T. Kraaijeveld

Fenerbahçe

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 I. Egribayat (G)
  • 18 M. Muldur (D)
  • 37 M. Skriniar (D)
  • 24 J. Oosterwolde (D)
  • 70 O. Aydin (M)
  • 7 Fred (M)
  • 34 S. Amrabat (M)
  • 33 A. Brown (M)
  • 53 S. Szymanski (F)
  • 17 I. C. Kahveci (F)
  • 19 Y. En Nesyri (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 T. Cetin
  • 40 D. Livakovic
  • 4 C. Soyuncu
  • 6 A. Djiku
  • 10 J. Duran
  • 14 Y. E. Demir
  • 22 L. Mercan
  • 23 C. Tosun
  • 27 N. Semedo
  • 28 B. Elmaz
  • 95 Y. Akcicek

Timeline

  1. Feyenoord
    19' Feyenoord Goal · Normal Goal
    Q. Timber
  2. Fenerbahçe
    58' Fenerbahçe subst · Substitution 1
    Off: O. Aydin · On: J. Durán
  3. Fenerbahçe
    58' Fenerbahçe subst · Substitution 2
    Off: I. C. Kahveci · On: N. Semedo
  4. Feyenoord
    61' Feyenoord subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Q. Timber · On: G. Diarra
  5. Feyenoord
    61' Feyenoord subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Sauer · On: L. Valente
  6. Fenerbahçe
    77' Fenerbahçe subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Fred · On: B. Elmaz
  7. Feyenoord
    77' Feyenoord subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Lotomba · On: G. Read
  8. Feyenoord
    83' Feyenoord Card · Yellow Card
    Jordan Bos

    Foul

  9. Feyenoord
    84' Feyenoord subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Hwang In-Beom · On: O. Targhalline
  10. Fenerbahçe
    84' Fenerbahçe subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Y. En Nesyri · On: C. Tosun
  11. Fenerbahçe
    86' Fenerbahçe Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Amrabat
  12. Feyenoord
    88' Feyenoord Card · Yellow Card
    L. Valente

    Foul

  13. Feyenoord
    90'+5 Feyenoord Card · Yellow Card
    O. Targhalline

    Time wasting

  14. Feyenoord
    90' Feyenoord Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Hadj Moussa · Assist: Jordan Bos

Match Stats

Stat Feyenoord Fenerbahçe
Fouls 16 15
Pass Accuracy 79% 82%
Offsides 0 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 8
Corners 3 5
Total Passes 374 461
Yellow Cards 3 0
Blocked Shots 5 3
Shots on Target 4 2
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 3
Possession 45% 55%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 296 379
Shots Inside Box 8 4
Saves 1 1
Shots Outside Box 5 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Q. Timber's early goal at minute 19 set Feyenoord on a strong offensive drive, giving them the advantage.
  • ▸ S. Amrabat's equalizing goal for Fenerbahçe at minute 86 shifted momentum towards Fenerbahçe but was short-lived.
  • ▸ A. Hadj Moussa's late goal in stoppage time restored Feyenoord's lead and sealed their victory.