Match report

Fenerbahçe Defeats Nice 2-1 in Europa League Clash

Fenerbahçe
Fenerbahçe
2–1
FT
Nice
Nice
Oct 2, 2025

Fenerbahçe emerged victorious in their UEFA Europa League encounter against Nice by securing a narrow 2-1 win at the Ülker Stadium. The match was dominated early on by Fenerbahçe, who struck twice within the first half-hour through K. Akturkoglu's brace. Despite Kevin Carlos Omoruyi’s penalty for Nice in the 37th minute, the Turkish side managed to hold on to their lead and secure a crucial three points in their Europa League campaign.

Key Facts

  • • K. Akturkoglu scored two goals (3' and 25') for Fenerbahçe.
  • • Kevin Carlos Omoruyi netted a penalty for Nice at 37'.
  • • Nice made several substitutions in the second half, including T. Moffi, A. Abdi, S. Diop, M. Cho, Antoine Mendy.
  • • Fenerbahçe also made multiple substitutions towards the end: Edson Álvarez, Szymanski, I. C. Kahveci, Fred, and O. Aydin.

Lineups

Fenerbahçe

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 31 Ederson (G)
  • 27 N. Semedo (D)
  • 37 M. Skriniar (D)
  • 24 J. Oosterwolde (D)
  • 3 A. Brown (D)
  • 94 Talisca (M)
  • 5 I. Yuksek (M)
  • 21 M. Asensio (M)
  • 45 D. Nene (F)
  • 19 Y. En Nesyri (F)
  • 9 K. Akturkoglu (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 T. Cetin
  • 39 E. Biterge
  • 4 C. Soyuncu
  • 7 Fred
  • 11 E. Alvarez
  • 14 Y. E. Demir
  • 17 I. C. Kahveci
  • 18 M. Muldur
  • 23 C. Tosun
  • 53 S. Szymanski
  • 70 O. Aydin

Nice

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 80 Y. Diouf (G)
  • 92 J. Clauss (D)
  • 28 J. Bah (D)
  • 37 K. Peprah (D)
  • 26 M. Bard (D)
  • 20 T. Louchet (M)
  • 24 C. Vanhoutte (M)
  • 8 M. Sanson (M)
  • 47 T. Gouveia (F)
  • 90 Kevin (F)
  • 7 J. Boga (F)

Substitutes

  • 30 B. Zelazowski
  • 31 M. Dupe
  • 2 A. Abdi
  • 9 T. Moffi
  • 10 S. Diop
  • 21 I. Jansson
  • 25 M. Cho
  • 33 A. Mendy
  • 39 D. Coulibaly
  • 49 B. Nguene
  • 64 M. Bombito
  • 99 S. Abdul Samed

Timeline

  1. Fenerbahçe
    3' Fenerbahçe Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Akturkoglu · Assist: Talisca
  2. Fenerbahçe
    25' Fenerbahçe Goal · Normal Goal
    K. Akturkoglu · Assist: I. Yuksek
  3. Nice
    37' Nice Goal · Penalty
    Kevin Carlos Omoruyi
  4. Nice
    55' Nice Card · Yellow Card
    T. Louchet

    Foul

  5. Nice
    59' Nice subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Kevin Carlos Omoruyi · On: T. Moffi
  6. Fenerbahçe
    64' Fenerbahçe subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Asensio · On: Edson Álvarez
  7. Fenerbahçe
    64' Fenerbahçe subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Talisca · On: S. Szymanski
  8. Nice
    68' Nice subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Gouveia · On: A. Abdi
  9. Nice
    68' Nice subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Sanson · On: S. Diop
  10. Fenerbahçe
    69' Fenerbahçe Card · Yellow Card
    I. Yuksek

    Foul

  11. Fenerbahçe
    73' Fenerbahçe subst · Substitution 3
    Off: I. Yuksek · On: I. C. Kahveci
  12. Fenerbahçe
    77' Fenerbahçe Card · Yellow Card
    K. Akturkoglu

    Argument

  13. Nice
    80' Nice subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Boga · On: M. Cho
  14. Nice
    80' Nice subst · Substitution 5
    Off: K. Peprah · On: Antoine Mendy
  15. Fenerbahçe
    81' Fenerbahçe subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Nene · On: Fred
  16. Fenerbahçe
    81' Fenerbahçe subst · Substitution 5
    Off: K. Akturkoglu · On: O. Aydin
  17. Fenerbahçe
    82' Fenerbahçe Card · Yellow Card
    Fred

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Fenerbahçe Nice
Fouls 12 17
Pass Accuracy 86% 77%
Offsides 3 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 10
Corners 3 4
Total Passes 498 341
Yellow Cards 3 1
Blocked Shots 5 2
Shots on Target 5 3
xG 1.52 1.29
Shots off Target 7 5
Possession 59% 41%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 427 261
Shots Inside Box 6 6
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 11 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ K. Akturkoglu's early brace (3' and 25') set the tone for Fenerbahçe, putting them in a strong position.
  • ▸ Kevin Carlos Omoruyi’s penalty goal at 37' offered Nice hope but could not overturn the deficit despite multiple substitutions by both teams.