Trabzonspor Opens European Campaign Against Ferencváros

Trabzonspor begins its UEFA Europa League campaign by hosting Ferencváros in the play-off round at Papara Park. The highly anticipated match, kicking off at 20:00, will be broadcast live on ATV. Croatian referee Igor Pajač will officiate, assisted by Bojan Zobenica and Ivan Mihalj.

Trabzonspor, having secured a spot in the play-offs by winning the Ziraat Turkish Cup last season, aims for an advantageous result in the first leg. The team's new Egyptian star, Muhammed Şah, is expected to make his debut in Trabzon and meet the fans for the first time. He joined the team during the Kasımpaşa match and is anticipated to start against Ferencváros.

Supporters have shown immense enthusiasm for the team's first home match of the season, with tickets for the 41,000-capacity stadium nearing a sell-out. This strong fan turnout highlights the club's significant following.

This encounter marks Trabzonspor's 156th match in European competitions since their debut in the 1976-1977 season. Across these appearances, which include the Champions League, Europa League, Cup Winners' Cup, Intertoto Cup, and Conference League, Trabzonspor has recorded 56 wins, 60 losses, and 39 draws, scoring 194 goals and conceding 209.

Specifically in the UEFA Cup and Europa League, this will be Trabzonspor's 98th game. In the 97 previous matches in this competition, they have achieved 38 victories, suffered 37 defeats, and drawn 22 times, scoring 130 goals and conceding 131. This match also signifies the first European fixture for manager Fatih Tekke, who previously won the UEFA Cup as a player with Zenit.