Match report

Anderlecht Draws Even with Fenerbahçe 2–2 in Europa League Clash

Anderlecht
Anderlecht
2–2
FT
Fenerbahçe
Fenerbahçe
Feb 20, 2025

In a thrilling encounter at the Europa League stage, Anderlecht managed to hold off Fenerbahçe to secure a 2–2 draw. Early goals from Y. En Nesyri for Fenerbahçe and L. Vazquez for Anderlecht set the tone of an exciting match that saw numerous substitutions and key turning points.

Key Facts

  • • Y. En Nesyri scored first for Fenerbahçe in the 4th minute, assisted by E. Dzeko.
  • • L. Vazquez equalized for Anderlecht at the 19th minute without an assist.
  • • Anderlecht took the lead through L. Vazquez's second goal, scored in the 55th minute with T. Hazard providing the assist.
  • • Y. Akcicek restored parity for Fenerbahçe in the 63rd minute, assisted by Milan Škriniar.

Lineups

Anderlecht

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 26 C. Coosemans (G)
  • 34 Adryelson (D)
  • 3 L. Hey (D)
  • 5 M. N'Diaye (D)
  • 54 K. Sardella (M)
  • 17 T. Leoni (M)
  • 32 L. Dendoncker (M)
  • 79 A. Maamar (M)
  • 11 T. Hazard (F)
  • 21 C. Huerta (F)
  • 20 L. Vázquez (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 N. Angulo
  • 14 J. Vertonghen
  • 42 K. Goto
  • 74 N. De Cat
  • 6 L. Augustinsson
  • 25 T. Foket
  • 18 M. Ashimeru
  • 23 M. Rits
  • 16 M. Kikkenborg
  • 63 T. Vanhoutte
  • 55 M. Kana
  • 4 J. Šimić

Fenerbahçe

Formation: 3-4-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 İ. Eğribayat (G)
  • 37 M. Škriniar (D)
  • 34 S. Amrabat (D)
  • 95 Y. Akçiçek (D)
  • 21 B. Osayi-Samuel (M)
  • 53 S. Szymański (M)
  • 13 Fred (M)
  • 18 F. Kostić (M)
  • 10 D. Tadić (F)
  • 19 Y. En-Nesyri (F)
  • 9 E. Džeko (F)

Substitutes

  • 94 Talisca
  • 16 M. Müldür
  • 17 İ. Kahveci
  • 8 M. Yandaş
  • 23 C. Tosun
  • 44 Y. Ekiz
  • 81 Ş. Toğrak
  • 54 E. Çetin
  • 57 E. Biterge

Timeline

  1. Fenerbahçe
    4' Fenerbahçe Goal · Normal Goal
    Y. En Nesyri · Assist: E. Dzeko
  2. Anderlecht
    19' Anderlecht Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Vazquez
  3. Fenerbahçe
    24' Fenerbahçe Card · Yellow Card
    Y. En Nesyri

    Argument

  4. Anderlecht
    36' Anderlecht Card · Yellow Card
    T. Leoni

    Foul

  5. Fenerbahçe
    45'+1 Fenerbahçe Card · Yellow Card
    Fred

    Foul

  6. Fenerbahçe
    53' Fenerbahçe Card · Yellow Card
    Bright Osayi-Samuel

    Foul

  7. Anderlecht
    55' Anderlecht Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Vazquez · Assist: T. Hazard
  8. Fenerbahçe
    63' Fenerbahçe Goal · Normal Goal
    Y. Akcicek · Assist: Milan Škriniar
  9. Anderlecht
    66' Anderlecht subst · Substitution 1
    Off: César Huerta · On: Nilson Angulo
  10. Anderlecht
    66' Anderlecht subst · Substitution 2
    Off: L. Hey · On: J. Vertonghen
  11. Fenerbahçe
    67' Fenerbahçe subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Y. En Nesyri · On: Talisca
  12. Fenerbahçe
    67' Fenerbahçe subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Bright Osayi-Samuel · On: M. Muldur
  13. Fenerbahçe
    78' Fenerbahçe subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Tadić · On: I. C. Kahveci
  14. Anderlecht
    82' Anderlecht subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Vazquez · On: N. De Cat
  15. Anderlecht
    82' Anderlecht subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Moussa N'Diaye · On: L. Augustinsson
  16. Fenerbahçe
    84' Fenerbahçe subst · Substitution 4
    Off: S. Szymanski · On: M. Yandaş
  17. Fenerbahçe
    84' Fenerbahçe subst · Substitution 5
    Off: E. Dzeko · On: C. Tosun

Match Stats

Stat Anderlecht Fenerbahçe
Fouls 15 12
Pass Accuracy 86% 80%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 8
Corners 3 2
Total Passes 572 426
Yellow Cards 1 3
Blocked Shots 2 1
Shots on Target 6 3
xG 2.43 1.26
Shots off Target 5 4
Possession 58% 42%
Goals Prevented 1 1
Accurate Passes 493 339
Shots Inside Box 8 6
Saves 1 4
Shots Outside Box 5 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ L. Vazquez's second goal at 55 minutes gave Anderlecht a crucial lead but was short-lived as Fenerbahçe managed to equalize just eight minutes later.
  • ▸ Frequent substitutions in the latter part of the match by both teams highlighted their intent to secure the draw, which ultimately ended with each team sharing two goals.