Two clubs chasing UEFA Europa League glory will do battle today in a match between Besiktas and Tottenham. The group-stage match scheduled for 1 p.m. ET will be held at Ataturk Olimpiyat Stadium in Istanbul and can be live streamed here free. Additional TV coverage can be found on Fox Sports 1.
What They're Saying
Besiktas manager Slaven Bilic (via UEFA): "Although everything is decided in the group, it's still an important game. We still want to finish first, so we're going to give everything we can. We're on a good run and we would like that to continue. We are playing against a team who play in one of the best leagues in the world. It's a good challenge for us."
Tottenham right-back Kyle Walker: "It's been difficult [recovering from injury] mentally and physically. I've had to dig deep. I just want to move on now. I've been able to work on aspects of my game that I wouldn't have done had I been playing week in, week out. I feel fit and perfect. I'm ready to put my career back on track. I still feel I need to work hard on and off the field. There's a big learning step still."
Tactical Preview
Player to Watch: Tottenham's Erik Lamela has enjoyed improved form during the tournament. The 22-year-old, who is yet to open his 2014 Premier League account, has two Europa League goals and an average of 3.8 take-ons.
Besiktas' Projected Lineup (4-2-3-1): Zengin; Ramon, Sivok, Franco, Kurtulus; Kavlak, Uysal; Sahan, Sosa, tore; Tosun
Tottenham's Projected Lineup (4-2-3-1): Vorm; Davies, Vertonghen, Chiriches, Naughton; Dembele, Stambouli; Lamela, Paulinho, Lennon; Soldado
Note: Credit all statistics to officially licensed data from Opta Sports (via WhoScored).
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