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Fenerbahce hosts Roma for Champions League match at Sukru Saracoglu Stadium

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Last updated Sep 10, 2026

Fenerbahce hosts Roma for Champions League match at Sukru Saracoglu Stadium

Summary

Fenerbahce and Roma meet Thursday at Sukru Saracoglu Stadium for their opening match of the Champions League. The fixture marks the first competitive encounter between the two clubs. Fenerbahce enters the match following a qualifying campaign that saw them overcome Gornik Zabrze, Sturm Graz, and Lyon. Roma arrives after a strong start to the Serie A season, including a 2-1 win over Atalanta last Saturday. Ismail Kartal leads the Fenerbahce side while Gian Piero Gasperini manages the visiting Roma squad. Lorenzo Pellegrini is sidelined for the guests, and Matteo Guendouzi serves a suspension for the Turkish club.

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Status Watch

•Fenerbahce and Roma play at Sukru Saracoglu Stadium on Thursday.
•Fenerbahce makes its first Champions League appearance since 2008/09.
•Roma remains unbeaten in its current Serie A campaign.
•Matteo Guendouzi is unavailable for Fenerbahce due to a red-card suspension.
•Lorenzo Pellegrini is the only confirmed high-profile absentee for Roma.

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What they're saying

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Back to the Champions League after a seven-year absence, Roma head to the Sukru Saracoglu Stadium to take on Fenerbahce on Thursday. It’s been a dream start to the season for the Giallorossi, as the...
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