Beşiktaş rout Marseille 4-1 in Europa League opener
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Key points
- Beşiktaş dominated the second half, scoring twice in quick succession to break down the French side
- Ilhan Fakılı, Vaclav Cerny, Amir Murillo and Ernest Poku all found the net for the Turkish champions
- European media praised Beşiktaş's ruthless display and questioned Marseille coach Bruno Genesio's future
Summary
Beşiktaş's commanding victory over Marseille in the Europa League league phase drew widespread acclaim across European press. The Turkish side's second-half performance proved decisive, with French outlets L'Équipe and Le Figaro highlighting their clinical finishing and the intensity of the Tüpraş Stadium atmosphere. Spanish and Italian media similarly praised Beşiktaş's attacking prowess, while several outlets suggested the heavy defeat has intensified pressure on Marseille manager Genesio ahead of their domestic clash with PSG.
Original headline
Beşiktaş'ın galibiyeti Avrupa basınında: 'Marsilya'yı küçük düşürdü'
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