European Campaign: Václav Černý Sends Beşiktaş to Europa League Play-Offs vs Kauno Žalgiris

 

European Campaign: Václav Černý Sends Beşiktaş to Europa League Play-Offs vs Kauno Žalgiris

Beşiktaş has secured qualification for the UEFA Europa League play-off round following a 1–0 aggregate victory over Czech First League side FC Hradec Králové. In the second leg staged at Beşiktaş Park, Czech winger Václav Černý scored the decisive goal in the 40th minute, ending the European ambitions of his home-country opponents and drawing substantial coverage across Czech sports publications.

With this result, Beşiktaş advances to face Lithuanian outfit FK Kauno Žalgiris in the two-legged UEFA Europa League play-off tie scheduled to commence on August 20, 2026. Head coach Vincenzo Italiano’s side continues their continental campaign while preparing for concurrent domestic commitments.

Sources & References:

• UEFA.com: "Beşiktaş vs Kauno Žalgiris | UEFA Europa League 2026/27"

• Daily Sabah: "Beşiktaş beat Hradec Kralove to reach Europa League playoffs"

• Fanatik: "Beşiktaş's Vaclav Cerny is making headlines in the Czech press"

• Báo Nghệ An: "Hradec Kralové suffered a defeat in Istanbul, while Beşiktaş secured a victory at home"

• FOX Sports / Sporting Life: "Beşiktaş vs FK Kauno Žalgiris Coverage & Match Centre"

Beşiktaş – Hradec Králové Rövanş Maçının Hakemi Açıklandı

 

Beşiktaş – Hradec Králové Rövanş Maçının Hakemi Açıklandı

UEFA Avrupa Ligi eleme turu rövanş mücadelesinde Beşiktaş'ın Çekya temsilcisi FC Hradec Králové ile oynayacağı karşılaşmanın hakemi belli oldu. İsviçre Futbol Federasyonu’ndan Urs Schnyder’ın yöneteceği müsabaka, 13 Ağustos 2026 tarihinde oynanacak. İlk karşılaşmayı 1-0’lık avantajla tamamlayan Beşiktaş, turu geçmek için sahaya çıkacak.

• Kaynaklar: Fanatik

Beşiktaş Prepare for Czech Republic Trip Against Hradec Králové in UEFA Europa League Qualifier

 

Beşiktaş Prepare for Czech Republic Trip Against Hradec Králové in UEFA Europa League Qualifier

Beşiktaş will continue their 2026–27 UEFA Europa League campaign as they travel to face Czech Republic side FC Hradec Králové in the first leg of the third qualifying round. Having secured passage through the previous qualifying round by eliminating Danish side Midtjylland with a 3-0 aggregate victory, the Black-and-Whites aim to extend their positive European momentum.

Match details and preliminary statistics indicate a crucial test for Vincenzo Italiano's side at the Malšovická Aréna. Live commentary, head-to-head records, and match tracking will be made available across major sports media platforms including BBC Sport and FootyStats.

Source Article:

• Daily Sabah / Ground News - Beşiktaş look to extend Europa League perfect start in Czech test

 

Beşiktaş Secure Europa League Third Qualifying Round Spot with Victory Over Midtjylland

Beşiktaş JK secured progression to the third qualifying round of the UEFA Europa League following a 2–0 second-leg victory over Danish side FC Midtjylland at the MCH Arena in Herning. Having won the first leg 1–0 in Istanbul, the Turkish club advanced with a 3–0 aggregate scoreline.

The return match remained scoreless through the first half despite opportunities for both sides. The decisive shift occurred early in the second half when FC Midtjylland defender Martin Erlić received a second yellow card in the 52nd minute, leaving the host team with ten players. Beşiktaş capitalized on the numerical advantage in the 70th minute when Milot Rashica scored from inside the penalty area. Six minutes later, captain Orkun Kökçü converted a penalty kick after Rasmus Kristensen committed a foul inside the box to consolidate the win.

With this outcome, Beşiktaş will now face Czech club FC Hradec Králové in the third qualifying round. The advancement reflects a successful start for head coach Vincenzo Italiano in his first European campaign with the club, maintaining consecutive clean sheets across both legs.

• Sources: Daily Sabah | Sky Sports | Hürriyet Daily News