Besiktas back home edge as Palace visit in Europa League
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Summary
Besiktas host Crystal Palace in the Europa League late on Thursday night after opening the season with eight home wins in eight matches across all home competitions mentioned in the report. The Turkish side have also started the league phase with back-to-back victories, while Palace travel after consecutive defeats in Europe and the Premier League.
Key Points
- The match is scheduled for 3:00am on October 23, with Besiktas at home against Crystal Palace in the Europa League.
- Besiktas have won all eight home games this season, including four in the Turkish Super Lig and four in Europa League qualifiers and main competition.
- Their Europa League start includes a 4-1 home win over Marseille and a 3-2 away victory over Hoffenheim last week.
- Summer arrivals named in the report include Alexander Nubel, Leandro Trossard and Dusan Vlahovic, alongside Vaclav Cerny and Oh Hyeon-gyu in attack.
- Crystal Palace lost 3-2 away to Lyon in the Europa League and were then beaten 5-0 by Brighton in the Premier League.
Why It Matters
For Hong Kong viewers following the overnight European schedule, the tie pits a strong home side with proven early-season momentum against an English club trying to steady itself after a sharp defensive downturn. Palace’s injury-hit back line and a looming Premier League meeting with Newcastle add to the pressure around their trip to Turkey.