Jose Mourinho's tenure at Fenerbahce encountered an early setback as the team was eliminated from the Champions League third qualifying round by Lille, losing 3-2 on aggregate. Despite a stoppage-time own goal by Lille's Bafode Diakite that forced extra time, a controversial penalty converted by Jonathan David secured Lille's advancement. Mourinho, who was hired in June with an $11 million annual salary, remains optimistic about Fenerbahce's prospects in the Europa League, drawing parallels to his previous success with Roma. His side's exit is a blow, but Mourinho emphasized the positive aspects and expressed pride in his team’s efforts. Fenerbahce will now focus on their domestic league, where they started with a 1-0 win over Adana Demirspor, despite Mourinho receiving a booking. His fiery demeanor remains unchanged, as evidenced by his reactions during recent matches.