Kerem Aktürkoğlu brought millions of euros to Benfica

Fenerbahçe's 1-0 away defeat to Benfica in the second leg of the Champions League play-off round generated widespread interest in the Portuguese press. The country's press highlighted Kerem Aktürkoğlu's impact on the tournament. Here are the newspaper comments.

A Bola: Kerem Aktürkoğlu set the tone for the match and reminded us why Fenerbahçe wanted him so much. Aktürkoğlu, the man of the match, scored the multi-million-euro qualifying goal, dealing a blow to the team that wanted him. He celebrated the goal with a shy smile, as if to show no disrespect to Fenerbahçe.

Record: Kerem Aktürkoğlu, a transfer target for Fenerbahçe, scored the first goal for Benfica but was at a loss for words when it came time to celebrate. Aktürkoğlu appeared lost in his celebrations after the goal. As Mourinho himself admitted, Benfica were better.

Sicnoticias: Benfica secured their place in the Champions League by eliminating Fenerbahçe and earned millions of euros.

TSF: Kerem Aktürkoğlu, whose name was frequently linked with Fenerbahçe during the transfer window, eliminated them from the Champions League.

Sabado: Benfica qualified for the Champions League by beating Fenerbahçe.

FPF: Benfica's win over Fenerbahçe brought the two Portuguese teams together in the Champions League.

Somosfanaticos: Simply put, the stronger team won. Benfica were the better, more organized, and higher-quality team against Fenerbahçe, and they created many problems for the Turks, especially in the first half. The second half was more balanced, but that doesn't mean Fenerbahçe overtook them.

Bola Na Rede: Kerem Aktürkoğlu took revenge for the failed transfer and scored Benfica's goal against Fenerbahçe.

DN: In a strange twist of fate, Kerem Aktürkoğlu made his mark in the group stage. The Turkish international was decisive in Benfica's advancement to the league stage.

Observador: Bruno Lage had urged rationality over sentimentality, but fate opted for irony. Aktürkoğlu scored the only goal of the match and eliminated Fenerbahçe.

Desporto Ao Minuto: Turkish delight upset Jose Mourinho. Kerem Aktürkoğlu put an end to his Turkish dream with a stunning goal in the first half. The Turkish international, whose transfer to Fenerbahçe was imminent, decided the match in Benfica's favor and became the hero of the match.