Crystal Palace settle for draw at 10-man Besiktas

Crystal Palace drew 2-2 with Besiktas in their UEFA Europa League match in Istanbul on 22 October 2026. Jean-Philippe Mateta scored for Palace, who led 2-1 after goals from Yéremy Pino (51') and Mateta (55'), but Besiktas equalised through Junior Olaitan in the 73rd minute. Despite Besiktas being reduced to 10 men after Umit Akdag's red card in the 77th minute, Palace could not find a winner, leaving them with 4 points from three group games.