This season, UEFA Europa League will start with the 2nd qualifying round Besiktas rival was announced. Shakhtar Donetsk, led by Arda Turan, had a 0-0 draw with Finland’s Ilves Tampere team. The first match 6-0 won the Ukrainian team, matched with Kara Kartal.
Besiktas will have to pass 3 qualifying rounds to reach the group stage. The first match will be played on 24 July. The rematch will be played on July 31st.