Beşiktaş advances in Europa League qualifiers

Beşiktaş secured their place in the Europa League play-off round with a narrow 1-0 victory over Czech side Hradec Kralove in the second leg of their third qualifying round tie. The Turkish club had won the first leg by the same scoreline, ensuring their progression with a 2-0 aggregate win.

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I feel good physically. Our doctor also said I am good. Dusan Vlahovic is someone I love very much, we played together before and had a good relationship. I haven't seen him yet, but I will give him a big hug when I do. You will surely love him too.

Following the match, players shared their thoughts on the performance and their future with the club. Midfielder Jean Onana, who joined from Lens, expressed his physical well-being and positive outlook. "I feel good physically. Our doctor also said I am good. Dusan Vlahovic is someone I love very much, we played together before and had a good relationship. I haven't seen him yet, but I will give him a big hug when I do. You will surely love him too," he stated, hinting at a past connection with the Juventus striker.

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I congratulate the team. We are in Europe now, we have guaranteed this. We will play Zalgiris, I hope nothing like this happens, but even if we lose, we will continue in Europe. I learn something every day from Orkun, Salih, and everyone. I learn from our coach. I try to do better for Beşiktaş.

On the other side, forward Vincent Aboubakar, who also featured in the match, voiced his ambition to achieve greatness with Beşiktaş. "I congratulate the team. We are in Europe now, we have guaranteed this. We will play Zalgiris, I hope nothing like this happens, but even if we lose, we will continue in Europe. I learn something every day from Orkun, Salih, and everyone. I learn from our coach. I try to do better for Beşiktaş," Aboubakar said. He further elaborated on the coaching styles, noting the difference between Sergen Yalçın and Vincenzo Italiano, with the latter emphasizing attacking play. "Italiano always wants us to go forward, there might be a difference in that regard. I am also very happy with the position I play in. I didn't see Milot Rashica there in the Midtjylland match, but you need to know your teammates, you need to know he is there. I started celebrating when I passed the ball to Vaclav Cerny, because I knew he would be there. I want to make history with Beşiktaş and be in the pages of history. I want my name to be mentioned in Beşiktaş's cup wins. Don't misunderstand, I want to play in Europe too. Beşiktaş is already a big club... Don't misunderstand, fans, Beşiktaş is a big team," he added, underscoring his deep commitment and desire for success with the Istanbul giants.

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Italiano always wants us to go forward, there might be a difference in that regard. I am also very happy with the position I play in. I didn't see Milot Rashica there in the Midtjylland match, but you need to know your teammates, you need to know he is there. I started celebrating when I passed the ball to Vaclav Cerny, because I knew he would be there. I want to make history with Beşiktaş and be in the pages of history. I want my name to be mentioned in Beşiktaş's cup wins. Don't misunderstand, I want to play in Europe too. Beşiktaş is already a big club... Don't misunderstand, fans, Beşiktaş is a big team.