Fenerbahçe's starting XI against Sturm Graz has been announced

Having won the first leg of the tie 2-0 in Kadıköy, Fenerbahçe aims to advance to the play-off round by successfully navigating the return leg. A win, a draw, or even a one-goal defeat will be enough for the Yellow-Navy Blues to qualify.

If the hosts win by a two-goal margin, the tie will go to extra time. If Sturm Graz wins by a margin of more than two goals, the Yellow-Navy Blues will continue their European campaign in the UEFA Europa League.

If Fenerbahçe advances, they will compete in the play-off round against either French side Olympique Lyonnais or Czech team Sparta Prague for a spot in the group stage.

Fenerbahçe, which won the first leg away with goals from Joshua King and Serdar Dursun, also secured a 4-1 home victory with goals from İsmail Yüksek, İrfan Can Kahveci (2), and Mert Hakan Yandaş.

4th meeting with Sturm Graz

Fenerbahçe will face Sturm Graz for the 4th time as they battle to reach the Champions League play-off round.

The Yellow-Navy Blues first faced their opponent in the 2017-2018 season during the UEFA Europa League third qualifying round.

Fenerbahçe won the first leg away 2-1 with an own goal by Maresic and a goal from Roman Neustadter, and drew 1-1 in the return leg with a goal from Nabil Dirar to advance.

Most recently, Fenerbahçe managed to defeat their visiting opponent 2-0 with goals from Anderson Talisca and Mason Greenwood.

Starting XIs

Sturm Graz: Khudiakov, Malic, Petrovic, Mitchell, Soglo, Hödl, Weinhandl, Stankovic, Seidl, Kayombo, Jatta.

Fenerbahçe: Mert, Brown, Ake, Skriniar, Semedo, Guendouzi, Kante, Asensio, Kerem, Greenwood, Talisca.

News Source: 12punto