The UEFA 2025/26 Europa League second qualifying round first leg in Istanbul saw the Ukrainian visitors race to 2-0 lead after 28 minutes, with goals from Alisson Santana and Eguinaldo. However, the Black Eagles gradually found their rhythm and pulled one back before half-time through Tammy Abraham’s 40th-minute penalty-kick. While Beşiktaş were searching for an equaliser, Shakthar Donetsk extended their advantage back to two when Kevin found the back of the net from close range on 67 minutes. Joao Mario raised the hosts' hopes by making it 3-2 with a late goal, but Kevin scored again in injury to put the game out of Beşiktaş' reach.