Mourinho’s Fenerbahce crash out of UEFA Champions League qualifiers

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Lille clinched a spot in the Champions League play-offs by defeating Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbahce, thanks to a Jonathan David penalty in extra time that secured a 3-2 aggregate victory in Turkey on Tuesday.

Fenerbahce, having lost the first leg 2-1, appeared to be heading out until a late own goal from Bafode Diakite leveled the tie and sent it into extra time.

Lille’s Aissa Mandi was sent off on his debut for a reckless tackle on Irfan Can Kahveci, but the visitors were awarded a penalty after Jayden Oosterwolde’s handball. David converted the penalty decisively to seal Lille’s advancement.

Cenk Tosun headed against the bar as the French club held on to advance to the final qualifying round, where they will meet Slavia Prague or Union Saint-Gilloise.

Fenerbahce’s exit marks a disappointing start to Mourinho’s time in charge as he looks to lead the club to a first Turkish title since 2014.

Slovan Bratislava, who entered in the first qualifying round, overcame APOEL Nicosia 2-0 over two legs.

They will take on Midtjylland for a place in the new-look, 36-team tournament after the Danish champions beat Hungary’s Ferencvaros 3-1 on aggregate.

Norwegian champions Bodo/Glimt eased through with a 4-1 win over Poland’s Jagiellonia Bialystok, completing a 5-1 aggregate triumph.

Salzburg edged FC Twente 5-4 after a 3-3 draw in the return leg in the Netherlands.

Rangers host Dynamo Kyiv with the tie in the balance after a 1-1 draw in Poland last week.

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