Sevilla, the kings of the UEFA Cup/Europa League, claimed a 2-0 win over Fenerbahce in their Europa League last-16 first-leg match. Now, Los Rojiblancos head to Turkey aiming to kill off the tie.
Fenerbahce fell 2-0 to Sevilla in Spain thanks to second-half goals from Joan Jordan and Erik Lamela. Sevilla have struggled all season long and may struggle in Istanbul.
Sevilla maçı hazırlıklarımıza devam ediyoruz. #UEL #FBvSVL pic.twitter.com/gvfthlIuAe— Fenerbahçe SK (@Fenerbahce) March 14, 2023
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Fenerbahce have not played since the Europa League last-16 first leg. The earthquake in Turkey has caused a postponement of matches.
Before losing the first leg of the Europa League last-16 against Sevilla, Fenerbahce went on a seven-match unbeaten streak with six of those matches ending as wins.
Sevilla continue to blow hot and cold in all competitions. Three of their last five games in all competitions ended in defeat.
Los Rojiblancos have not travelled well this season, posting a record of 6W-7D-8L in all competitions, with a –4-goal difference.
Fenerbahce have been excellent at home this term and will hope their home form helps them win the match against Sevilla and the tie.
The Canaries posted a record of 16W-3D-2L this season. They have a goal difference of +35 at home this term. Fenerbahce kept nine clean sheets in 21 matches at home.
Fenerbahce coach Jorge Jesus could be without Serdar Dursun due to a muscle strain. Defender Gustavo Henrique is suffering from physical discomfort and could miss the match. Midfielders Ezgjan Alioski and Luan Peres could also miss the fixture due to physical discomfort.
Sevilla manager Jorge Sampaoli will be without Karim Rekik due to an Achilles tendon injury. Alejandro Gomez will likely miss the game due to a muscle injury. Teixeira Marcao has a hamstring strain and is likely to miss out on the match.
Los Rojiblancos are led in goals this season by Youssef En-Nesyri with 12 goals in all competitions. All 12 goals came from open play. En-Nesyri is the only Sevilla player to score 10 or more goals.
Enner Valencia leads Fenerbahce in goals with 25 this season in all competitions. He is having a tremendous season in front of the goal. Former Chelsea player Michy Batsuayi has added 13 goals in all competitions. Diego Rossi leads the team in assists with 7.
Fenerbahce play well at home, and it should lead to the Turkish team posting a win at full-time. The Canaries will be out to get goals to overturn Sevilla’s advantage. Fenerbahce should win 4-1 enabling them to overturn Sevilla’s lead to progress to the quarterfinals.