Two Turkish coaches will face each other in the Champions League for the first time

Emre Belözoğlu and Arda Turan, who wore the national team shirt together and played for Atletico Madrid in 2012, will be rivals in the Champions League on Wednesday, 25 November. It will be the first time two Turkish coaches face each other as opponents in the competition. The Spanish press has referred to the pair as 'Turkish brothers'.

Turan was asked about the match after Shakhtar lost 1-0 to Sporting. He described Belözoğlu as 'a very important person in my life, a friend with whom we share a brotherly bond'. Turan said that since childhood, the club he most wanted to compete against was Fenerbahçe. He admitted that he had said bad things about them in the past, but added that he does not hate them.

Turan said that facing Belözoğlu on the touchline at Stamford Bridge would be a great thrill. He said they would do everything they could to give people and young fans an enjoyable match. He added that whatever the score, he will keep this game as one of the best memories of his life.