Crystal Palace, Beşiktaş, Yeremy Pino and Jean-Philippe Mateta
22 October 2026
Crystal Palace recovered from a half-time deficit to secure a 2-2 Europa League draw against Beşiktaş in Istanbul. Goals from Yeremy Pino and Jean-Philippe Mateta turned the match around before the Turkish club equalised, leaving both sides with a point.
Wilfred Ndidi put Beşiktaş ahead in first-half stoppage time. Palace responded after the interval through Pino and Mateta, briefly taking a 2-1 lead. Substitute Jérôme Olaitan equalised in the 73rd minute, while Beşiktaş defender Ümit Akdağ was subsequently sent off. Palace were unable to turn their late numerical advantage into a winning goal but remained in contention for progression from the league phase.