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Beşiktaş vs. Marseille: A European Rematch
17 Sep
Summary
- Previous meetings saw home wins for both clubs.
- Marseille struggles in away games against Turkish teams.
- Beşiktaş seeks to break a five-game group stage streak.
The upcoming European fixture between Beşiktaş and Marseille revives a history dating back to the 2007-08 UEFA Champions League group stage. In their prior encounters, each side secured a victory on home turf, with Beşiktaş winning 2-1 in Türkiye and Marseille triumphing 2-0 in France.
Marseille's record on the road against Turkish clubs in major European competitions shows a winless streak across five matches, including a recent 4-2 loss to Galatasaray in the 2021-22 UEFA Europa League.
Beşiktaş, meanwhile, has struggled to advance from their last five group stage appearances in major European tournaments. Their opening game success rate in these campaigns is low, with only one win out of five previous attempts.
A standout performer in the UEFA Europa League is Václav Cerny, who has been directly involved in nine goals across 14 appearances. His previous campaign saw him contribute eight goals and assists for Rangers, a remarkable tally only surpassed by three other players.
