Galatasaray did lose potentially crucial 2 points against Copenhagen
Galatasaray has got 2:2 scoreline against Copenhagen with finding 2-goals in the end of the game but it needs to be mentioned that Istanbul giant did lose crucial 2 points in such group but it needs to be mentioned that 1 point won in the last minute could become key at the end of group stage.
Galatasaray did have good start of the game with providing pressure to Copenhagen side with controlling ball and looking for chances but it needs to be mentioned that even during this moment, Galatasaray didnt get enough tempo to create more dangerous chances and providing pressure both to Copenhagen defence and goalkeeper. After conceding 2 goals on 35th from Elyassomi and 58th minute goal conceded from Goncalves has broken both Galatasaray players and also supporters which without doubt has been dissapointing view for the side which is competing at Champions League especially against side which is weaker on paper. It also needs to be mentioned that such comeback between 86th-88th minute should be praised and has shown strong character and will be motivational boost but it needs to be on mind by Okan Buruk that it did come around after 20 minutes when opponent player has been send off.
Copenhagen it needs to be mentioned has started game in pretty shock possibly due of pressue from opponent and also from supporters but after afterwards it did use its chances very strongly and has managed to control game until red card. Copenhagen did get 1 point at away game during potential fight for 3rd spit and hence this result would make Danish side more happy.
Galatasaray did have good start of the game and has showed pretty good game until 35th minute and also last 10 minutes of the game but it needs to identify what went wrong between those times.
Besiktas would play one of most important games in the group.
Besiktas are going to start its Conference League campaign against its main rivals in the group Club Brugge against who it would be very likely fight for top spot in the group stage and hence would start with one of the main games in this stage.
To all respect of every side in this group, it could be clearly stated that even without providing its best performance Besiktas should not be having serious issues to get to the knockout stages but when taking account that getting 1st spot does give advantage of not playing at 2nd round of competition, it needs to be mentioned that it would be playing 2 important games against Club Brugge. Last time both sides has met has been after historical win against Liverpool at Europa League, where with over confidence has taken Club Brugge too lightly and it needs to be mentioned that Brugge is much stronger compare to that one and to some extend Besiktas are not as strong as there were back then. Chances to beat Club Brugge are still pretty high but only if it shows best performance of the season and takes seriously.
It would be expected to be good and well-fought game between both sides as games between them likely to decide leader of the group.
Fenerbahce are strong favourites against Nordsjaelland
As been noted on our blog entry after draw of Conference League, Fenerbahce did have much more easier group compare to Besiktas as it come from 1st pot and its being strong favourite against side which is being 2nd strongest at group.
Taking that Nordsjaelland is being side which is showing some improvement in recent seasons and is being side which could provide issues to Copenhagen at Danish league so it would be important for Fenerbahce still to get game but with being side which didnt lose single game and hence being morally and physically at great position, it also have psychological advantage over physical, moral and home ground factors. Fenerbahce also provided promising view from Twente qualifying stages especially in 1st leg and hence is expected to get a win without issues. Only warning which is always given to Turkish clubs is to take this game seriosly and respect opponent.
Fenerbahce shouldnt have much issues with Nordsjaelland and in group in general but it still needs to be fully concentrated.
Results:
UEFA Champions League, Group A, 1st week:
Galatasaray 2:2 Copenhagen
Bayern Munich 3:2 Manchester United
Schedule:
UEFA Conference League, Group H, 1st week:
19:45 Fenerbahce-Nordjaelland
19:45 Ludogorets-Spartak Trnava
UEFA Conference League, Group D, 1st week:
22:00 Club Brugge-Besiktas
22:00 Lugano-Bodo/Glimt
In other news:
- TFF has terminated contract with Turkish National Team head coach Stefan Kuntz.
- VincenzoMontella has arrived to Istanbul for one-on-one appointment negotiations with Turkish National Team.
- Galatasaray player Tete has been selected as player of the match for Champions League game against Copenhagen.
- Fenerbahce has made extension deal with its player Miguel Crespo.
- Besiktas has introduced Besiktas Token with association of Paribu. Pre-sales will start from 26th September.
- Galatasaray considers to raise salary of its head coach Okan Buruk to 30 million TL.
- Fenerbahce are interested to transfer River Plate player Nino De La Cruz.
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