2026-2027 Europa League: Besiktas vs. Marseille, Probable Lineups

Beşiktaş vs. Marseille is a match for the first matchday of the group stage of the 2026-2027 Europa League, scheduled for 9:00 p.m. The home team has won its last three league matches and sits in second place in the Turkish Super Lig; the French side, however, finds itself in a critical situation, having lost its last three Ligue 1 matches and slipping to 13th place.

Italiano is fielding Vlahovic as the focal point of the attack, with Cerny, Kokcu, and Trossard (questionable; if he can’t play, Poku or Rashica will take his place) behind him. In midfield are Ozcan and Olaitan, while the wings will be manned by Murillo and Ouattara.

Bruno Genesio is looking to shake things up for his Marseille side: the attacking duo will consist of Gouiri and Maupay. Abdellah and Paixao will play on the wings, with Hoibjerg and Harit in midfield.

Beşiktaş vs. Marseille: Probable Lineups
Beşiktaş (4-2-3-1): Nubel; Murillo, Topcu, Agbadou, Ouattara; Ozcan, Olaitan; Cerny, Kokcu, Trossard; Vlahovic. Head Coach: Italiano.
Marseille (4-4-2): Lange; Weah, Egan-Riley, Aguerd, Emerson; Abdellah, Hojbjerg, Harit, Paixão; Gouiri, Maupay. Head Coach: Genesio.

Here’s what Italiano had to say on the eve of the match against the French side: “We have to be ourselves and keep improving. If we maintain our desire to win, I think we can get a good result. We want to give our all in every competition and advance to the next round in the Europa League.”