Fenerbahce came from behind twice to beat Liverpool 3-2 at the Sukru Saracoglu Stadium in a UEFA Champions League match on November 4, 2026.
Liverpool took the lead through Trey Nyoni, but Mason Greenwood equalized with a deflected free-kick. Alexander Isak put Liverpool ahead again in the 69th minute, but Archie Brown equalized after a Cody Gakpo header deflected past Alisson, and Vedat Muriqi headed the winner six minutes later.
All three Fenerbahce goals came from set-pieces. Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola described the goals as "cheap" and "messy". Interim Fenerbahce boss Dirk Kuyt, a former Liverpool player, inspired his side to a famous victory, invoking the club's never-say-die spirit.
The defeat marked Liverpool's second loss in four days after a five-game winning streak. Former Liverpool defender Stephen Warnock criticized the team's recurring defensive frailties.
Kuyt, who wore number 18 at Liverpool, said the win showed Europe how big Fenerbahce is. He will step aside for new head coach Emre Belozoglu.
