Kokçu and Besiktas Suffer Another Setback After Home Defeat to Konyaspor

Besiktas experienced another difficult moment in their 2025-26 season after suffering a 1-0 home defeat to Konyaspor in the semi-finals of the Ziraat Türkiye Kupası. This loss ended their hopes of reaching the final of the competition and securing a potential route into European football next season.

The match saw Orkun Kokçu, a key player for Besiktas, start the game, while teammates Tiago Djaló and Jota Silva remained on the bench throughout. The decisive goal came late in stoppage time, at 90+4 minutes, when Konyaspor scored to clinch the victory and advance to the cup final. This result was a significant blow for Besiktas, who were competing not only for the trophy but also for qualification into the UEFA Europa League.

By failing to reach the final, Besiktas lost the chance to compete for a spot in the Europa League play-off round next season, as the cup winner earns this qualification. Additionally, the defeat ended their opportunity to contest the Turkish Super Cup against either Galatasaray or Fenerbahçe, who are set to face each other in the other semi-final. The final is scheduled to take place on 22 May in Alanya, with the remaining semi-final between Gençlerbirligi and Trabzonspor set for next week.

This setback also has implications for Besiktas' league ambitions. The club will remain in fourth place in the Turkish Süper Lig and will have to settle for competing in the UEFA Europa Conference League in the 2026/27 season. This outcome affects the club's European prospects and could influence transfer market strategies and squad planning moving forward.

Looking ahead, Besiktas will focus on their remaining league fixtures to consolidate their position and prepare for the next season's European campaign in the Conference League. Meanwhile, the club will assess their options in the upcoming transfer window to strengthen the squad and aim for better results in both domestic and continental competitions.