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Mourinho’s Fenerbahce Near Europa League Last 16 After Dominant First-Leg Win

Posted : 19 February 2025

Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce are on the brink of securing a place in the Europa League last 16 as they prepare to face Anderlecht in the second leg of their knockout round play-off. Holding a comfortable 3-0 advantage from the first leg in Istanbul, the Turkish side is expected to progress barring an unexpected collapse.

 

A victory would set up a clash against either Rangers or Olympiakos in the next round, with the draw scheduled for Friday. Mourinho, who took charge of Fenerbahce at the start of the season, is eyeing his sixth European trophy in an already illustrious managerial career.

 

While Mourinho was brought in to reclaim the Turkish league title for Fenerbahce, their domestic campaign has been challenging. They currently sit second in the Super Lig, six points behind their fierce rivals Galatasaray after 23 matches.

 

Despite losing just twice in the league this season—against Galatasaray and Besiktas—closing the gap remains a tough task. Their upcoming clash against Galatasaray on Monday adds further importance to their domestic campaign, but for now, European success is a major priority for the team.

 

Fenerbahce have never reached a European final, making Mourinho’s ambitions in the Europa League particularly significant. The club’s squad boasts experienced stars like Dusan Tadic, Edin Dzeko, and Youssef En-Nesyri, alongside French winger Allan Saint-Maximin and newly acquired defender Milan Skriniar, who arrived on loan from Paris Saint-Germain.

 

 However, their path to the final will not be easy, with formidable teams such as Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, Athletic Bilbao, Eintracht Frankfurt, and Lazio all in contention for the title.

 

Mourinho's track record in Europe speaks for itself, having won the UEFA Cup and Champions League with Porto, another Champions League with Inter Milan, the Europa League with Manchester United in 2017, and the Europa Conference League with Roma in 2022.

 

His experience could prove vital in Fenerbahce’s quest for silverware. Meanwhile, their domestic rivals Galatasaray face a far more difficult task, as they attempt to overturn a 4-1 deficit against AZ Alkmaar in their own Europa League tie.

 

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