Fenerbahçe entered 2024 below Ismail Kartal, hoping to construct on their 2023 Turkish Cup triumph.
However, regardless of their sturdy kind within the league, the storied membership fell wanting including silverware to their cupboard, with heartbreak in home and European competitions marking a turbulent 12 months.
Elusive league glory
The Yellow Canaries dazzled followers with their attacking soccer all through the 2023-24 Süper Lig season, amassing a powerful 99 factors.
Yet, it wasn’t sufficient to dethrone their archrivals Galatasaray, who clinched the title with a record-breaking 102 factors.
Despite their runner-up end, Fenerbahçe’s spirited performances stored them within the highlight, even when the last word prize slipped via their fingers.
Cup desires shattered
Fenerbahçe’s Turkish Cup protection crumbled early.
After dispatching Adanaspor 6-0 within the fifth spherical and Gaziantep FK 2-0 within the spherical of 16, their quarterfinal conflict in opposition to MKE Ankaragücü resulted in a stunning 3-0 defeat, abruptly ending their marketing campaign.
Similarly, their UEFA Europa Conference League journey resulted in a nail-biting quarterfinal in opposition to Olympiakos.
After a 3-2 away loss, Fenerbahçe managed a 1-0 win at residence however fell quick within the penalty shootout, dashing hopes of European glory.
Super Cup controversy
Protesting referee choices throughout the league season, Fenerbahçe took a stand by fielding their under-19 squad within the TFF Super Cup closing in opposition to Galatasaray.
The younger staff in the end withdrew from the match early, forfeiting their probability to assert the trophy.
New faces, new management
The membership was busy within the switch market, bringing in 11 gamers to bolster their ranks.
Key additions included defensive stalwart Leonardo Bonucci, midfield dynamo Sofyan Amrabat, and attackers like Allan Saint-Maximin and Youssef En-Nesyri.
Notably, Çağlar Söyüncü’s mortgage was made everlasting, whereas veterans Rade Krunic and Filip Kostic joined to strengthen the squad.
Changing of the guard
Ismail Kartal’s tenure ended regardless of his commendable work, making approach for legendary tactician Jose Mourinho.
Under Mourinho, Fenerbahçe confronted a rocky begin to the 2024-25 season.
The staff trailed league leaders by eight factors and sat twenty first within the newly formatted 36-team UEFA Europa League.
By numbers
In 2024, Fenerbahçe performed 55 matches throughout 4 competitions:
Süper Lig: 37 matches (28 wins, 7 attracts, 2 losses)
Turkish Cup: 3 matches (2 wins, 1 loss)
European Competitions: 14 matches (7 wins, 2 attracts, 5 losses)
TFF Super Cup: 1 match (1 loss)
Overall, Fenerbahçe recorded 37 victories, 9 attracts, and 9 defeats, showcasing each resilience and room for enchancment.
Source: www.dailysabah.com