Sezerli: Fenerbahce's Squad Quality Superior to Lyon's, But That Alone Won't Be Enough in France

D-Smart Spor commentator Semih Sezerli has analyzed Fenerbahce's decisive Champions League play-off second leg against Lyon, calling the match "the final of 17 years" and outlining the tactical plan he believes can take the Turkish side through to the group stage. Fenerbahce travel to the Groupama Stadium for the 22:00 (TSI) kickoff looking to end a 17-year Champions League absence, having not featured in the competition's league or group phase since the 2008-09 season. The tie stands at 1-1 after the first leg in Kadikoy, with the winner of tonight's 90 minutes advancing.

Sezerli argued that Fenerbahce's squad quality is superior to Lyon's but insisted that alone will not be enough. "Football will ask, why should you be lucky? Fenerbahce will say my player quality is higher than Lyon's, but I must bring my game quality closer to Lyon's so that football luck is on my side," he said.

Recalling that Lyon dominated duels and aerial balls in the first leg while covering 4.5 kilometers more than their opponents, Sezerli said that gap must be reversed in the return match. He expects radical decisions from head coach Ismail Kartal in midfield.