Trabzonspor vs Ferencvaros: Europa League play-off first leg, Salah

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UEFA Europa League

0–1

Full Time

HT 0–1

Papara Park

Trabzon

Ferencvarosi TCFER

K. Zachariassen 17'

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Trabzonspor kick off their play-off campaign with just one competitive outing under their belt, a 1-1 draw, while Ferencvaros arrive in fine rhythm after an unbeaten six-match run in the early season. The Hungarian side have been formidable going forward, scoring in every away…

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1.33xG1.00

66%Possession34%

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3Big Chances Created3

Attacking Play

0.32xG on Target1.97

Possession & Passing

7Corners5

Duels & Pressing

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Trabzonspor vs Ferencvaros: Europa League play-off first leg, Salah

Published Mon 17 Aug

Trabzonspor welcome Ferencvaros for the first leg of their UEFA Europa League play-off tie on Wednesday, 20 August 2026, with a place in the competition proper at stake. The Turkish side are aiming to build a lead before next week’s return in Budapest, while the Hungarian champions arrive battle-hardened after a long qualifying run.

Team News and Injury Latest

Trabzonspor’s headline summer signing Mohamed Salah is available after making his competitive debut as a substitute in the weekend’s Super Lig draw. The Egyptian forward’s arrival adds star power, but the hosts are without midfielder Ernest Muci and defender Arseniy Batagov, both missing from the squad. Ferencvaros have no fresh injury concerns following their third-round success and are expected to field the same core that has navigated three qualifying ties.

Trabzonspor Form Guide

Trabzonspor began their domestic campaign with a 1-1 draw away to Kasimpasa on 16 August, a match in which Salah was introduced from the bench alongside fellow new faces. Pre-season results were mixed — a 2-1 defeat at Goztepe, a 1-0 victory over Udinese, and a 1-0 loss to Sassuolo — leaving the side still searching for rhythm under the new campaign.

Ferencvaros Form Guide

Ferencvaros reach the play-off round after eliminating Vojvodina, Twente, and Górnik Zabrze in the earlier qualifying stages. A 1-0 home win against Zabrze was followed by a 1-1 draw away, sealing a 2-1 aggregate triumph and extending their European adventure. The Magyars have shown resilience on their travels, winning at Twente in the second round and frustrating opponents with disciplined defensive structures.

Key Battle: Salah vs Ferencvaros’ Backline

Ferencvaros conceded only three goals across six qualifying legs against varied opposition, a testament to their organised defence. They now face a Trabzonspor attack anchored by the pedigree of Mohamed Salah, whose movement and finishing can turn a tight tie. How the Hungarian backline handles Salah’s first European outing in Trabzonspor colours could dictate the complexion of the two-legged contest.

What’s at Stake

The winners of the play-off advance to the re-vamped Europa League group phase, while the losers drop into the Conference League. With the return leg scheduled for the Groupama Aréna in Budapest on 27 August, Trabzonspor know a positive result on home soil is essential before travelling to a venue where Ferencvaros have proven difficult to beat in European competition.