Beşiktaş Set for 262nd European Match Against Hradec Králové

What Happened

Beşiktaş is scheduled to play Hradec Králové in their upcoming European campaign match. This game will mark Beşiktaş's 262nd appearance in continental competitions.

Background

The Turkish club has participated in 47 European seasons since 1959. Their continental history includes 19 appearances in the UEFA Cup and Europa League, 19 in the European Cup and Champions League, seven in the Cup Winners' Cup, and two in the Conference League. Beşiktaş has reached the quarter-finals of European tournaments on three occasions, most recently in the 2016-17 UEFA Europa League where they were eliminated by Olympique Lyon on penalties.

Key Facts

• Beşiktaş has played 261 European matches prior to this game, with 100 wins, 50 draws, and 111 defeats.
• The team has scored 352 goals and conceded 395 in these continental matches.
• The second leg between Beşiktaş and Hradec Králové is scheduled for Thursday, August 13, at 8:00 p.m.
• Beşiktaş's manager is Vincenzo Italiano, and their formation is 4-1-4-1.
• Hradec Králové's manager is David Horejs, and their formation is 3-4-2-1.
• The referee for the match will be Urs Schnyder.
• If Beşiktaş defeats Hradec Králové, their potential playoff opponent in the UEFA Champions League would be Dinamo Zagreb, provided Dinamo Zagreb wins their tie against Kauno Zalgiris.