Fenerbahce, managed by Jose Mourinho, hosts Anderlecht in the Europa League play-offs, needing to enhance their less-than-stellar European performance despite good domestic results. The Turkish side barely secured a playoff position after a draw against Midtjylland, extending their winless European streak to three matches. With recent domestic victories boosting morale, Fenerbahce must leverage their strong home record and squad enhancements to reverse recent poor playoff outcomes against Anderlecht, who are yet to score in their matchups against Fenerbahce.
Suggesting that a team unbeaten in 12 games and victorious in eight of their last 10 home matches is underperforming might seem unusual.
Fenerbahce only just secured a playoff spot, finishing 24th—the final unseeded position—by edging out Elfsborg and Braga on goal difference.
This clash with Anderlecht carries even greater significance for their season, and Mourinho will look to use his European expertise to reverse a poor run.
Anderlecht, still searching for their first goal away to the Turkish giants, will be hoping to break that trend on their fourth visit.
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