Romelu Lukaku’s debut sparks hope at Fenerbahçe after draw

In a buzzing Istanbul stadium, a thunderous ovation greeted Romelu Lukaku as he stepped onto the pitch for his first appearance with Fenerbahçe, while Loïs Openda’s strike reverberated in the Champions League final qualifying round that ended in a 1‑1 stalemate with Lyon.

Lukaku’s debut for Fenerbahçe was marked by a roar from the home supporters, underscoring the striker’s immediate impact on the Turkish side. His appearance came in the Champions League qualifier against Lyon.

Lukaku strike lifts Fenerbahçe in Champions League lione-fenerbahce

However, it was Openda who sent the net rippling, finding the back of the Lyon goal in the final qualifying round of the Champions League. The game finished 1‑1.