349. The Black Eagles Podcast (July 25th, 2025) - Beşiktaş 2-4 Shakhtar Donetsk | Europa League Qualifier 1st Leg Match Reaction & Analysis

The Black Eagles were outclassed at home as Beşiktaş suffered a 2-4 defeat to Shakhtar Donetsk in the UEFA Europa League third qualifying round first leg. Arda Turan’s Brazilian-led Shakhtar side dominated from start to finish, with standout performances from wingers Santana and Keven, leaving Ole Gunnar Solskjær’s team with a mountain to climb in the second leg. Despite the loss at the Tüpraş Stadium, there were a few silver linings. Tammy Abraham scored on his debut from the penalty spot and made his presence felt as a target man. His fiery post-match comments (“We’ll see about that next week”) show the fight Beşiktaş fans are hoping for. Orkun Kökçü had a mixed debut, clearly not at full fitness, while Gedson Fernandes remained one of the few consistent performers. ⚽️ Key Talking Points: Tactical breakdown of Solskjær vs. Arda Turan Tammy Abraham’s debut goal and mentality Shakhtar's Brazilian dominance in midfield and on the wings What went wrong tactically for Beşiktaş Second-leg preview and what needs to change Beşiktaş will now need a miracle in Ukraine to turn this tie around and avoid dropping into the UEFA Europa Conference League, where the loser of this tie faces the winner of St. Patrick's vs Nömme Kalju. 📺 Subscribe for more match reactions, tactical breakdowns, and all things Beşiktaş! 👍 Don’t forget to like, comment, and share your thoughts on the performance. #Beşiktaş #ShakhtarDonetsk #EuropaLeague #TammyAbraham #UEFA #Solskjaer #ArdaTuran #TurkishFootball #BesiktasHighlights #UEFAQualifiers #GedsonFernandes #OrkunKökçü #BlackEagles #MatchReaction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices