Fenerbahce celebrated their return to the Champions League after an 18-year absence by securing a 1-1 draw against Roma in Istanbul.
Match Highlights
- Roma took the lead in the 39th minute when Donyell Malen set up Bryan Cristante, who beat Ederson with a bouncing finish. This was Cristante’s first Champions League goal, 15 years after his debut for Milan as a 16-year-old.
- Fenerbahce equalized three minutes after halftime as Mason Greenwood slipped a pass to Archie Brown, who clipped his finish over Mile Svilar.
- In the 68th minute, Roma was awarded a penalty for a Karem Akturkoglu foul on Paulo Dybala, but a VAR review overturned the decision, ruling the contact occurred outside the area.
- Both sides pushed for a winner in a high-intensity second half, with Fenerbahce coming closest when Nathan Ake headed against the Roma crossbar.
