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One game 1-2! It makes it difficult for Mourinho to advance to the Champions League: he was defeated away and was eliminated if he was not defeated next round

9:44am, 7 August 2025【Football】

In the early morning of August 7, a focus battle was held in the UEFA Champions League qualifiers. Feyenoord faced Fenerbahce at home. This was also the first time Van Persie was in coaching career. As a result, the young and strong Van Persie led Feyenoord to defeat Mourinho's Fenerbahce 2-1 at home, winning the first leg of the game.

This game is also the first official game of both sides this season. Since the season just started, neither team has entered the state. After the game started, both teams were constantly wasting opportunities, but a sudden accident rewritten the progress of the game.

In the 19th minute, Feyenoord attacked on the left, Timbert spiked away, then pushed the ball, but the ball hit Fenerbahce player like a magical mistake, and then flew into the goal, Feyenoord was lucky to lead 1-0. After conceding the ball, Fenerbahce counterattacked. After missing several opportunities, Amrabat stood up in the 86th minute. Fenerbahce's shot was blocked, Amrabat stepped forward and got the ball, then took a thunderous shot. The ball hit the crossbar and bounced into the goal, the score became 1-1, and the visiting team saw hope of getting out of nothing.

Unfortunately, Fenerbahce eventually lost the game. In stoppage time, Moussa received a long pass from his teammate and finally headed the ball into the goal. Feyenoord defeated Fenerbahce 2-1. Seeing Moussa score, Van Persie, who had just celebrated his 42nd birthday, celebrated wildly on the sidelines. This was his first Champions League match since he became a coach, and he won the victory and he set a good start for himself.

Compared to Van Persie, Mourinho was extremely disappointed. His team had the opportunity to take away a draw, but unfortunately Fenerbahce lost to his opponent in the end. After 1-2 in this game, it is undoubtedly even more difficult for Mourinho to lead the team to advance. In the next round, Fenerbahce will return to home court. Once they fail to win, they will definitely be eliminated.

‌Fenerbahce fell in the qualifying round last season. If he missed the group stage again this year, it would be difficult for Mourinho to explain to the team's senior management. After the game, Mourinho said that Fenerbahce still has hope and returns to home court in the middle of next week. They only have one victory, and they will have a chance to turn the tables. However, Feyenoord is one of the traditional Eredivisie giants. His strength is not inferior to Fenerbahce. In addition, they now have a goal advantage. In the away game in the middle of next week, Van Persie's team can advance as long as they get a draw. In such a situation, Feyenoord will definitely defend the ball first. If Fenerbahce cannot score early, the result will be hard to say!