Preliminary Conference League 2025-2026: Besiktas-St. Patrick's, likely lineups

Besiktas and St. Patrick’s return to face each other in the return leg of the Conference League preliminary third round. Kickoff at 8 p.m. at Tupras Stadium in Istanbul. They will restart from the clear 4-1 obtained by the Turks on the field of the Irish in the first leg.

Solskjaer relies on Abraham in attack. Behind the’former Milan man will act on the three-quarter Rafa Silva, the’former Inter Milan man Joao Mario and Muçi. Orkun and Demir Ege in the median, defense headed by Gabriel Paulista.

Kenny fields the offensive trident composed of Mulraney, Power and Melia. Forrester in the midfield booth, in defense Grivosti and Redmond will act in the role of full-backs.

Probable lineups

Besiktas (4-2-3-1): Mert; Svensson, Gabriel Paulista, Emirhan, Jurasek; Demir Ege, Orkun; Rafa Silva, Joao Mario, Muçi; Abraham. All. Solskjaer

St. Patrick’s (4-3-3): Anang; Grivosti, McClelland, McLaughlin, Redmond; Lennon, Forrester, Leavy; Mulraney, Power, Melia. All. Kenny