Besiktas - FK Kauno Zalgiris

Besiktas and FK Kauno Zalgiris face off on 20 August 2026 in the final round of the Europa League qualification. Besiktas arrive at this decisive stage following a disciplined run through the preliminary rounds, most recently overcoming Hradec Kralove with consecutive 1-0 victories. Their defensive stability has been a hallmark of their campaign, as evidenced by a clean run against FC Midtjylland prior to their latest success.

FK Kauno Zalgiris enter this contest after a challenging transition from the Champions League qualification path, where they were eliminated by Dinamo Zagreb. Their domestic form in the A Lyga has remained steady, including a 2-0 win over Hegelmann, but they now face the difficult task of regrouping for this high-stakes European encounter. As the two sides collide at Tupras Stadyumu, the focus shifts to whether the visitors can recover their momentum against a resilient home side.