Fenerbahçe vs Nice

At the Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium on October 2, 2025, Fenerbahçe made the perfect start in front of their supporters, striking inside the opening minutes. The breakthrough came in the 3rd minute when Kerem Aktürkoğlu received a clever pass from Anderson Talisca, cut inside from the left, and rifled a low left-footed shot into the bottom corner. The early goal stunned Nice’s back line and electrified the atmosphere, setting the tone for a high-tempo first half where the hosts dictated play with intensity and pressing.

The Turkish side doubled their advantage midway through the first half with Aktürkoğlu again at the center of the action. In the 25th minute, Ismail Yüksek spotted his run through the channel and slipped a perfectly weighted through ball into space. Aktürkoğlu made no mistake, firing right-footed across Marcin Bułka into the same bottom corner. Two goals in less than half an hour showcased Fenerbahçe’s clinical finishing, while Nice struggled to deal with the speed and movement of their opponents’ front line.

Despite their early setbacks, Nice gradually worked themselves into the game and earned a lifeline before the interval. In the 37th minute, Jonathan Clauss delivered a teasing cross that caused panic in the Fenerbahçe box, leading to Jaden Oosterwolde bringing down Kevin Carlos. The referee pointed to the spot, and Carlos confidently converted, sending Dominik Livaković the wrong way. The goal shifted momentum slightly, with Nice pushing forward in the final minutes of the half, though Fenerbahçe’s defense held firm to maintain a 2–1 lead at the break.

The second half was more tactical, with Fenerbahçe making adjustments to protect their advantage. Sebastian Szymański replaced Talisca to add energy in midfield, while Edson Álvarez came on to provide extra defensive stability. Nice responded with changes of their own, introducing Terem Moffi to add physical presence up front, and Jérémie Boga pushed higher to stretch the Fenerbahçe back line. The French side created a few dangerous moments, including a long-range strike from Boga that Livaković palmed away, but they lacked the sharpness to turn pressure into goals.

Fenerbahçe ultimately managed the final stages with maturity, slowing the tempo and keeping possession in key areas to frustrate their visitors. The match ended 2–1, with Aktürkoğlu’s brace proving decisive and underlining his growing importance for the Istanbul club. Nice left Turkey disappointed, ruing their slow start and inability to capitalize on second-half momentum. For Fenerbahçe, the victory was a crucial boost to their Europa League campaign, both in terms of points and confidence, as coach José Mourinho praised his side’s composure: “We started brilliantly and then showed discipline when it mattered most.”

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