Fenerbahçe's potential rivals for the 2026-2027 UEFA Champions League second qualifying round are now clear. The team will likely face Sturm Graz from Austria, Hearts from Scotland, or the second-placed team from the Polish league. The second qualifying round draw will take place on June 17, 2026, with the matches starting on July 21-22, 2026.

3 POTENTIAL RIVALS

Fenerbahçe's most likely opponents in the current scenario are Sturm Graz, Hearts, and the second-placed team from the Polish league. The Polish teams Gornik Zabrze, Jagiellonia, or Rakow are potential contenders for the second-placed team spot.

ASTON VILLA SCENARIO

The draw will also be influenced by Aston Villa's performance in the Europa League and the Premier League. If Aston Villa wins the Europa League and finishes in the top four of the Premier League, Bodo/Glimt and Olympiakos will advance to the next round, leaving Sturm Graz out of Fenerbahçe's potential opponents.

KURA ON JUNE 17

The second qualifying round draw will take place on June 17, 2026, with the first matches scheduled for July 21-22, 2026, and the return matches on July 28-29, 2026.

POTENTIAL RIVALS IN THE THIRD QUALIFYING ROUND

If Fenerbahçe advances to the third qualifying round, they may face rivals like Sparta Prague, NEC, or teams that advance from the second qualifying round, including Sturm Graz, Hearts, or the second-placed Polish team.

PLAY-OFF ROUNDS TO BE TAKEN SERIOUSLY

In the play-off round, Fenerbahçe could face tough opponents like Lyon, Bodo/Glimt, and Olympiakos. Six teams will advance to the play-off round, competing for entry into the Champions League group stage.