Fenerbahçe SK secured a 2-0 away victory against Samsunspor in the 3rd week of the Süper Lig. Following the match, French midfielder Matteo Guendouzi highlighted the importance of the team's qualification for the Champions League.
According to Fotomac, Guendouzi stated, "Qualifying for the Champions League was really very important. This was one of our first targets." This achievement is a significant morale boost for the club, its fans, and the community. The team is now focused on maintaining its performance in the league.
How did the team fare this week?
It was a difficult week for Fenerbahçe. They played three matches within one week. The match against Samsunspor was not expected to be easy. However, the yellow-navy blues created many scoring chances on the pitch. Guendouzi said, "In my opinion, we got a result we deserved with the performance we put together."
The collective performance was good and the victory was deserved. With this result, Fenerbahçe rose to 3rd place in the Süper Lig. The team has 6 points from 2 wins and 1 loss. Their form in the last three matches is win, win, loss. The team has scored 7 goals and conceded 4 since the start of the season, for a +3 goal difference.
What does the Champions League success mean?
Securing a spot in Europe's most prestigious cup competition was one of the team's primary objectives at the start of the season. Reaching this target is an important step both sportingly and economically. As Guendouzi noted, everyone is very happy about it. This success will be a factor in boosting the team's confidence throughout the season.
Looking at the league situation, Fenerbahçe is only 1 point behind leaders Galatasaray. This shows how valuable every week is in the title race. The team's league position, which you can follow on our standings page, is promising at this early stage of the season.
What are the next targets?
The team currently aims to maintain maximum performance until the end of the season. However, they are dealing with a significant injury list while doing so. Jayden Oosterwolde, Kerem Aktürkoğlu, Marco Asensio, Talisca, and Çağlar Söyüncü are currently sidelined. You can track these players' statuses on our injuries page.
The next league match will be played away against Başakşehir on 6 December 2026. A victory against this opponent, who is currently 7th in the table, will be an opportunity to climb even higher in the standings. You can review the team's full match schedule on our fixtures page. Having closed a tough week with a win, Fenerbahçe appears determined to sustain its challenge both in the league and in Europe.
