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Champions LeagueSeptember 12, 2026

LIVE! From a distance: Roma beats Fenerbahce - PSV

Roma have won all three league games, so they are heading into their first Champions League duel at Fenerbahce with confidence. Former BVB and Bayer coach Peter Bosz opens the season in the premier class with the game against Shakhtar.

LIVE! From a distance: Roma puts Fenerbahce in front - PSV

According to Newsfeed.

Background

AS Roma has developed well under coach José Mourinho and is currently in second place in Serie A. The upcoming encounter against Fenerbahce is not only important for the Champions League placement, but also for the team's self-confidence in the current season.

Why this is important

AS Roma got off to a strong start to the season with three wins in Serie A and are confidently heading into the first group game of the UEFA Champions League. The Italians' psychological advantage could be crucial as they are still unbeaten away from home this season. Fenerbahce, on the other hand, showed difficulties in home games last Europa League season, which could increase Roma's chances.

Key findings

  • LIVE! From a distance: Roma puts Fenerbahce ahead - PSV.
  • Roma have won all three league games, so they are heading into their first Champions League duel at Fenerbahce with confidence.
  • LIVE! From a distance: Roma sets up against Fenerbahce - PSV starts with Wanner and Kostic against Shakhtar.
AS Roma got off to a successful start in the 2023/2024 season. After three wins in Serie A, coach José Mourinho's team is in second place in the table. Roma goes into the first group game of the UEFA Champions League at Fenerbahce Istanbul with corresponding confidence. The Turks also got off to a strong start in the domestic league and are in first place undefeated after five matchdays. However, Roma can hope for a psychological advantage as the Italians have yet to lose a game away from home this season. Fenerbahce, on the other hand, was only able to win one of the three home games in the Europa League last season. Coach José Mourinho has almost everything he can draw on for the game in Istanbul. Only the two defenders Chris Smalling and Ola Aina are not available. New signing Evan N'Dicka will probably replace Smalling in the starting line-up. Aina was injured during training last week and Rick Karsdorp will probably play for him. There will likely be a change in midfield compared to the last league game against Sassuolo. Dromir Dajaku played there, but Lorenzo Pellegrini is expected to start. Pellegrini was recently injured and was only able to play in the last league game. Roma's possible starting XI: Rui Patrício – Rick Karsdorp, Gianluca Mancini, Evan N'Dicka, Leonardo Spinazzola – Nemanja Matic, Cristian Sadiq, Lorenzo Pellegrini – Paulo Dybala, Romelu Lukaku, Stephan El Shaarawy Fenerbahce – Roma kicks off at 9 p.m. and can be seen live on DAZN. In another Group G game, PSV Eindhoven from Holland will face Shakhtar Donetsk. This game also takes place at 9 p.m. PSV coach Peter Bosz has announced some surprises in the starting eleven for this game. The 18-year-old German newcomer Felix Wanner will play from the start. Wanner only played once this season, but was called into the starting line-up by coach Bosz for this important game. Another surprise is the appointment of Sergej Kostić to the starting eleven. Kostić also only plays a minor role in coach Bosz's plans, but was surprisingly called into the starting eleven for the game against Shakhtar. PSV's possible starting eleven: Walter Benítez – Ricardo Pereira, Johan Dürmisi, André Ramalho, Xavi Simons – Felix Wanner, Sergi Kostić, Joey Veerman – Guus Til, Noa Lang, Lukas Nmecha The game PSV – Shakhtar starts at 9 p.m. and can be seen live on Maxdome.

What happens next

The duel between Fenerbahce and Roma kicks off at 9 p.m. and could be a game-changer for both teams. Coach José Mourinho is expected to rely on a strong starting XI while Fenerbahce are off to an unbeaten start to the season. The performance in this game could also have an impact on the further group games of the Champions League, especially with a view to the football World Cup.

Frequently asked questions

What is the result of the game between Roma and Fenerbahce?

The result of the game was not stated.

Who confirmed AS Roma's starting eleven for the game against Fenerbahce?

AS Roma's starting XI was described in the article but not confirmed by a specific person.

Why is AS Roma playing against Fenerbahce now?

AS Roma will now play against Fenerbahce in the first group game of the UEFA Champions League.

What changes are there in AS Roma's line-up compared to the last league game?

Lorenzo Pellegrini is expected to replace Dromir Dajaku and Evan N'Dicka and Rick Karsdorp are expected to start.

When does the game between Fenerbahce and Roma start?

The match between Fenerbahce and Roma starts at 9 p.m.

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What is the result of the match between Roma and Fenerbahce?
The result of the game was not stated.
Who confirmed AS Roma's starting XI for the game against Fenerbahce?
AS Roma's starting XI was described in the article, but not confirmed by a specific person.
Why is AS Roma playing against Fenerbahce now?
AS Roma will now play against Fenerbahce in the first group game of the UEFA Champions League.
What changes are there in AS Roma's line-up compared to the last league game?
Lorenzo Pellegrini is expected to replace Dromir Dajaku and Evan N'Dicka and Rick Karsdorp are expected to start.
When does the match between Fenerbahce and Roma start?
The match between Fenerbahce and Roma starts at 9 p.m.
What happened in this story?
LIVE! From a distance: Roma beat Fenerbahce - PSV summarizes the main development covered in this report.
Who confirmed this news?
See the source attribution in the article for where this report was first published or corroborated.