Beşiktaş faced Shakhtar Donetsk in the UEFA Europa League 2nd Qualifying Round, with Solskjaer making four changes to the squad that lost the first leg 4-2. Emirhan Topçu, Kartal Kayra Yılmaz, Joao Mario, and Muçi stepped in for Jurasek, Orkun Kökçü, Rashica, and Gedson, respectively.
The lineup featured Mert Günok in goal, a defense of Svensson, Paulista, Uduokhai, and Emirhan Topçu, with Demir Ege Tıknaz and Kartal Kayra Yılmaz in midfield. The attack comprised Joao Mario, Rafa Silva, Muçi, and Tammy Abraham leading the line.
Jurasek started on the bench after facing criticism, and Orkun Kökçü was also rested due to a knee issue. Beşiktaş fans showed strong support, filling the away stands in Krakow, Poland, even with some Galatasaray fans joining in solidarity.