Fenerbahçe's Defeat in Zagreb Reflected in Croatian Media: 'They Did Nothing, They Were Crushed'
In the first week of the UEFA Europa League, Fenerbahçe faced Dinamo Zagreb away and left the pitch with an unexpected result. The yellow-navy team struggled greatly to assert dominance and conceded three goals, losing to a team worth nearly ten times less. Fenerbahçe's timid performance and Dinamo Zagreb's victory garnered significant attention in the Croatian press. Here are the reports from the Croatian media following the match...
Fenerbahçe suffered a 3-1 defeat against Dinamo Zagreb in the first week of the UEFA Europa League. Despite being among the favorites with a squad valued at approximately €300 million, the yellow-navy team showed no presence at Maksimir Stadium and failed to compete against a far less valuable Dinamo Zagreb, leaving the field in shock. The Croatian press evaluated Fenerbahçe's performance and Dinamo Zagreb's victory after the match.
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"TURKISH SOUP"
Sportske: "The Blues elegantly sipped the Turkish soup."
"FENERBAHÇE WAS CRUSHED"
Gol: "The blue-whites' European flair: Dinamo crushed Fenerbahçe and signaled great things to come."
"FENERBAHÇE DID NOTHING"
Telesport: "Dinamo's deserved victory. They didn’t deliver a spectacular performance but completely outplayed a rival who could do nothing against them."
"HISTORIC VICTORY"
HNS: "Dinamo celebrates a historic victory against Fenerbahçe in the Europa League opener."
"DESERVED VICTORY"
Sportnet: "Dinamo made a fantastic start in Europe. Hosting Fenerbahçe in the first Europa League match, they played brilliantly and secured a fully deserved 3-1 victory."
"NO ONE UNDERSTOOD"
Jutarnji: "The Turks are furious; everyone is talking about the debacle at Maksimir! No one could understand Domenico Tedesco's peculiar lineup choices."
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"TURKS FEEL ASHAMED"
Index: "Dinamo Zagreb’s most valuable player isn’t even worth as much as Fenerbahçe’s 20th most valuable player. The Turks describe the 3-1 defeat at Maksimir as shameful."
