Mourinho’s Fenerbahce narrowly escape Europa League elimination after draw against Midtjylland

UEFA ban Jose Mourinho for one match as Fenerbahce fight for Europa League future

Fenerbahce qualified for the UEFA Europa League playoff following their draw against Midtjylland.

Jose Mourinho’s men needed a result in their last game to get a chance of booking a place in the round of 16 through the playoffs.

However, they almost crashed out of the competition after playing a 2-2 draw against Midtjylland.

UEFA ban Jose Mourinho for one match as Fenerbahce fight for Europa League future

The Portuguese tactician will not be on the sidelines and Bright Osayi-Samuel will not be available as Fenerbahce fight for a place in the Europa League knockout stages


As it happened

Super Eagles star Bright Osayi was left out of the squad following a two-yellow card suspension. Dzeko, Tadic and El-Nesyri led the attack for Mourinho.

The home side counted on their early dominance and got the first goal through a header from Ousmane Diao.

However, just before halftime, the visitors equalised from Youssef En Nesyri’s goal to restore parity.

Youssef En Nesyri scores for Fenerbahce || Imago

Youssef En Nesyri scores for Fenerbahce || Imago

Entering into the second half, Fenerbahce’s striker Edin Dzeko gave Mourinho’s team a surprising lead.

Fenerbahce were heading for a win when the host got the equaliser from Valdemar Byskov inside the box.

The result saw Mourinho’s team narrowly seal a place in the playoffs after finishing 24th on the Europa League table.



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