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Fenerbahçe vs. Roma: A Statistical Preview of Roma's 14th Champions League Campaign

September 10, 2026Diego Herrera1 мин

Roma is set to make its 14th appearance in the Champions League, beginning with an away match against Fenerbahçe in Istanbul. The Giallorossi have a storied history in the competition, including reaching the final in 1984, the semi-finals in 2018, and the quarter-finals twice. Their overall Champions League record stands at 111 matches played, with 41 wins, 27 draws, and 43 losses, scoring 148 goals and conceding 161.

Head-to-Head

Fenerbahçe and Roma have never faced each other in official matches. In UEFA competitions, Roma has played 6 away games against Turkish teams, with 2 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses. Fenerbahçe, on the other hand, has hosted Italian teams 8 times, with 4 wins and 4 losses.

Coaches

Gian Piero Gasperini will be managing in his sixth Champions League campaign, with a record of 12 wins, 9 draws, and 13 losses. His Champions League debut was against a Turkish team, Trabzonspor, while managing Inter Milan. Fenerbahçe's coach, Ismail Kartal, is making his first appearance in the Champions League and has no prior European encounters against Italian clubs.

Home and Away Performance

Roma's last away victory in the Champions League was on November 7, 2018, against CSKA Moscow. Their unbeaten streak in away European games currently stands at 3 wins and 2 draws, dating back to a loss against Athletic Club in March 2025. Fenerbahçe has had a strong home record in the preliminary rounds of this Champions League, with two wins and a draw. However, their previous two home matches in the Europa League resulted in losses.