Post-match reaction from Beşiktaş Head Coach Vincenzo Italiano

“We started the match well and put our opponent under pressure in most of the first half. In the second half, the opposition pulled back and didn't leave us any space. Despite this, we created some serious scoring chances but failed to convert them. Nevertheless, it was a positive night for us in season's first official match.

We will begin preparations for the return leg immediately because you cannot take Midtjylland lightly.

I congratulate my players for their solid effort. There are areas we need to improve. It is a fact that we are not currently at our best. In any case, today's performance gives me hope for the future.”