Besiktas win 3-2 against TSG Hoffenheim in a UEFA Europa League League Phase clash.

The UEFA Europa League League Phase match between TSG Hoffenheim and Besiktas took place on 15 October 2026 at the PreZero Arena in Sinsheim. Both sides entered the game looking to claim the three points, and the encounter delivered a lively contest with five goals and several bookings.

How it unfolded

The first notable incident came in the 23rd minute when Hoffenheim midfielder Fisnik Asllani was shown a yellow card for a bad foul. The early booking did not stop the flow of the game, and the first goal arrived at the hour mark. Besiktas took the lead in the 60th minute when Amir Murillo finished a close-range effort after a corner, the move set up by Oh Hyeon-Gyu.

Hoffenheim responded quickly. In the 67th minute Ozan Kabak received a yellow card, but just a minute later, Fisnik Asllani levelled the score. Assisted by Tim Lemperle, Asllani struck from the centre of the box into the bottom left corner, making it 1-1.

Besiktas reclaimed the advantage four minutes later. Oh Hyeon-Gyu scored in the 72nd minute, receiving a through ball from Junior Olaitan on a fast break and placing the ball into the bottom left corner from the left side of the box.

The Turkish side extended their lead seven minutes after that. In the 79th minute Oh Hyeon-Gyu added a second goal, this time finishing from the centre of the box after a cross from Ilhan Fakili, again following a fast break.

A booking for excessive celebration was issued to Oh Hyeon-Gyu in the 80th minute.

Hoffenheim fought back late in the game. In the 87th minute Koki Machida headed home from a corner cross delivered by Vladimír Coufal, restoring parity to 2-3.

The final minutes saw three more cautions. Tim Lemperle was booked for a bad foul in the 90th minute, and Koki Machida received a yellow for a bad foul in injury time (90'+2').

Standout performers

  • Amir Murillo (Besiktas) – opened the scoring with a close-range finish after a corner, assisted by Oh Hyeon-Gyu.
  • Fisnik Asllani (TSG Hoffenheim) – equalised with a right-footed shot from the centre of the box, set up by Tim Lemperle.
  • Oh Hyeon-Gyu (Besiktas) – the match’s most prolific scorer, netting twice, first from a through ball by Junior Olaitan and then from a cross by Ilhan Fakili. He also created the opening goal with his corner assist.
  • Koki Machida (TSG Hoffenheim) – provided Hoffenheim’s second goal with a header from a Vladimír Coufal corner.

Match facts

  • Final score: TSG Hoffenheim 2-3 Besiktas
  • Scorers:
    • 60' – Amir Murillo (Besiktas) – assist: Oh Hyeon-Gyu
    • 68' – Fisnik Asllani (Hoffenheim) – assist: Tim Lemperle
    • 72' – Oh Hyeon-Gyu (Besiktas) – assist: Junior Olaitan
    • 79' – Oh Hyeon-Gyu (Besiktas) – assist: Ilhan Fakili
    • 87' – Koki Machida (Hoffenheim) – assist: Vladimír Coufal
  • Bookings:
    • 23' – Fisnik Asllani (Hoffenheim) – yellow card
    • 67' – Ozan Kabak (Hoffenheim) – yellow card
    • 80' – Oh Hyeon-Gyu (Besiktas) – yellow card
    • 90' – Tim Lemperle (Hoffenheim) – yellow card
    • 90'+2' – Koki Machida (Hoffenheim) – yellow card
  • Venue: PreZero Arena, Sinsheim

What it means

Besiktas’ 3-2 victory secures three points in the UEFA Europa League League Phase, keeping their European campaign alive, while TSG Hoffenheim returns home with two points, needing to recover in their remaining fixtures to stay competitive in the group.