Fenerbahçe Triumphs 3-0 Against Anderlecht in Europa League

Fenerbahce, under the management of José Mourinho, secured a commanding 3-0 victory over Anderlecht in the first leg of their Europa League knockout phase, held at Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium, Istanbul. The Turkish club's goals came from Dušan Tadić, Edin Džeko, and Youssef En-Nesyri, placing them in a strong position for the second leg. Fenerbahce's unbeaten streak now extends to 13 matches, showcasing their formidable home form. Despite this, their European performance has been mixed, having struggled in recent continental matches. Anderlecht, meanwhile, face an uphill battle, needing a significant turnaround in Brussels after recent inconsistent form. This victory gives Fenerbahce a favorable chance to advance to the Round of 16 in the Europa League.