Fenerbahce will host Slavia Prague at Sukru Saracoglu Stadium on Tuesday evening for a UEFA Champions League group stage match, with both teams aiming to secure their first win of the 2026-27 season. The Turkish club is looking to bounce back from a crushing 6-0 loss to Aston Villa, while Slavia arrives in Istanbul following a 2-0 defeat to Sabah, leaving them winless in their last two outings in all competitions. Fenerbahce's significant loss at Villa Park on matchday two was a disappointing blow for a team eager to make a mark in their return to the Champions League group stage. Aston Villa took an early lead through Johan Manzambi, and Nicolas Jackson and Ross Barkley each netted twice, with Tammy Abraham rounding off the scoring. The Yellow Canaries struggled defensively, conceding three goals in each half without managing to score. This result left Fenerbahce with only one point from their first two group stage matches, having previously drawn 1-1 at home against Roma in their opener. Ismail Kartal's squad will now aim to translate their domestic success into European competition and achieve their first Champions League victory of the season on Tuesday. The Yellow Canaries are currently on a four-match unbeaten streak in the league, scoring 14 goals and not conceding any. This impressive run includes 3-0 wins against Caykur Rizespor and Alanyaspor, a remarkable 8-0 triumph over Eyupspor, and a goalless draw with Gaziantep. However, Fenerbahce must stay cautious, especially considering their past encounters with Slavia, who have defeated them twice before. In the 2021-22 Conference League knockout stage, Slavia won both legs against Fenerbahce with 3-2 scores, although the Turkish side later claimed a 2-1 victory in the 2024-25 Europa League against the Czech team.