Beşiktaş is going through a prosperous period. Second in the Süper Lig with twelve points in five days, one length behind Galatasaray, the Istanbul club remains on three consecutive victories, including a 2-1 snatch in the derby at Fenerbahçe on September 5, thanks to Rıdvan Yılmaz and Dušan Vlahović. The Serbian striker, who arrived free from Juventus, has four goals since the start of the year. Vincenzo Italiano, appointed in June, also saw the arrival of Leandro Trossard, from Arsenal. Fourth in Türkiye last season, Besiktas validated their play-off ticket against Kauno Žalgiris.
Olympique de Marseille is approaching this trip in a very different situation. Fifth in Ligue 1 in 2025-2026 with 59 points, which earned it direct qualification, the Marseille club only took three points in four days. After an inaugural 4-0 against Strasbourg, marked by a double from Amine Gouiri, the Marseillais suffered three defeats: 2-0 in Monaco, 2-3 against Paris FC at the Vélodrome and 1-0 in Rennes last Friday. Bruno Genesio, who arrived this summer, is dealing with a squad that has been completely overhauled after numerous departures, including those of Mason Greenwood and Facundo Medina. Gouiri, with four goals, is Marseille’s top scorer since the start of the championship. The two clubs met in the Champions League in 2007, OM winning 2-0 at the Vélodrome before losing 2-1 in Istanbul.
Besiktas-OM broadcast: at what time and on which channel to watch the match?
The Besiktas – OM match, counting for the first day of the league phase of the Europa League, is scheduled for this Thursday, September 17 at 9:00 p.m. and broadcast on CANAL+. Kick-off will be at the Tüpraş Stadyumu in Istanbul.
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