Beşiktaş and Olympique de Marseille face off in the opening week of the UEFA Europa League league phase on Thursday, September 17, at Tüpraş Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 22.00 local time (UTC+3), according to match broadcasts and schedule announcements. The fixture will be broadcast live on TRT 1 in Turkey, as reported by sports networks covering the competition.
This European fixture brings the two clubs together for only the third time in history. According to historical tournament records, Beşiktaş and Marseille previously met during the 2007-2008 UEFA Champions League group stage. The first encounter in France ended in a 2-0 victory for Marseille, while Beşiktaş claimed a 2-1 win in the return leg in Istanbul, leaving both sides with one victory apiece across their prior meetings.
The match also marks a significant milestone for the Turkish club. Records show that Beşiktaş will play its 265th match in European competitions since the club’s continental debut in 1959. Across 47 different continental campaigns, the black-and-whites have featured in the European Champion Clubs’ Cup and UEFA Champions League 19 times, the European Cup Winners’ Cup 7 times, the UEFA Cup and UEFA Europa League 19 times, and the UEFA Conference League twice.
At Tüpraş Stadium, Beşiktaş will contest its 133rd home fixture in European competition. Previous home statistics in UEFA tournaments stand at 67 victories, 26 draws, and 39 defeats, with 205 goals scored and 150 conceded, according to historical competition data.
In addition to historical ties with French clubs, match records indicate that Beşiktaş faces French opposition for the 12th time in official European play. Previous encounters against French sides yielded five wins, two draws, and four losses, with 15 goals scored and 15 conceded. Previous opponents for Beşiktaş from France include Olympique Lyon three times, alongside two meetings each against Monaco, Olimpique de Marseille, Paris Saint-Germain, and Auxerre.
For Marseille, the fixture represents the club’s 11th historical encounter against a Turkish opponent in UEFA competitions. Prior matches against Turkish clubs produced three victories, four draws, and three defeats for the French side.
Probable starting lineups released ahead of the match feature distinct tactical setups. According to pre-match squad reports, Beşiktaş is expected to line up with Nübel, Murillo, Agbadou, Emirhan, Ouattara, Salih, Orkun, Olaitan, Cerny, İlhan, and Vlahovic. Marseille’s projected starting eleven lists Lange, Weah, Riley, Aguerd, Emerson, Abdelli, Hojbjerg, Gomes, Harit, Paixao, and Gouiri.
Television viewers in Turkey can watch the match live on TRT 1, while fans streaming online must utilize official TRT digital broadcast platforms.
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