Sturm Graz faces tough CL qualifier SK Sturm Graz has a tough task ahead in the 3rd round of UEFA Champions League qualifying. On Wednesday (8:00 PM), they travel to Istanbul to face Fenerbahce. League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 1st in Bundesliga, 38 pts, 12W-2D-8L from 22 games. ## Muriqi is fit to play A key striker for Fenerbahce is fit: Vedat Muriqi. The 32-year-old forward returned to Fenerbahce from Mallorca this summer. Despite scoring 23 goals in 37 games, he couldn't prevent Mallorca's relegation from LaLiga. Muriqi is Kosovo's all-time top scorer with 32 goals in 68 international appearances. He last played for the national team under Franco Foda, the former Sturm coach. ## Fenerbahce boasts star-studded lineup Fenerbahce's squad includes other big names like Marco Asensio (ex-Real Madrid) and Ederson (ex-Manchester City). ## What's next? Sturm Graz finished last season top of the Bundesliga with 38 points. They lead by one point over Red Bull Salzburg. Their next match is on January 23, 2027, at home against Wolfsberger AC.