Fenerbahce and Galatasaray could clash in UEFA Europa League playoffs

As the group stage of the UEFA Europa League draws to a close, there is a possibility that Turkish giants Fenerbahce and Galatasaray could face off in the playoffs, depending on the results of the final match week.

After seven matches in the UEFA Europa League, Fenerbahce, with nine points, is currently ranked 23rd. They have a possibility of facing Galatasaray, who is in ninth place, in the next round.

If the results of the final matches leave Galatasaray in ninth place and Fenerbahce in 24th, the two teams will meet in the next stage. The same scenario would apply if Galatasaray finishes 10th and Fenerbahce 23rd.

Fenerbahce’s fate: A must-not-lose situation

In their most recent home match at Ulker Stadium, Fenerbahce played to a goalless draw against French side Olympique Lyon, marking the first time this season that they managed to finish a European match without conceding a goal. With this result, the Yellow Canaries secured 9 points in the group stage of the UEFA Europa League.

Fenerbahce’s final group match will take place on Jan. 30, when they face Danish club Midtjylland in an away game.

A victory in this match would see Fenerbahce finish among the top 24 teams, thus qualifying for the knockout rounds of the competition. However, the team must avoid losing in order to maintain their chances of progressing to the next stage.

Galatasaray’s potential in playoffs

As the final results unfold, Fenerbahce and Galatasaray both have the opportunity to advance to the playoffs, with the possibility of the two Turkish clubs drawing each other in what would be a highly anticipated matchup.

This adds a layer of excitement to the final weeks of the group stage as both teams look to secure their spots in the knockout rounds of the prestigious European competition.