# Kuyt beats Liverpool as Fenerbahce wins 3-2

> Fenerbahce's interim coach Kuyt leads team to 3-2 Champions League win over Liverpool in Istanbul.
- Title: Kuyt beats Liverpool as Fenerbahce wins 3-2 · Malay Mail
- Summary: Fenerbahce's interim coach Kuyt leads team to 3-2 Champions League win over Liverpool in Istanbul. Fenerbahce defeated Liverpool 3-2 in Istanbul to advance…
- Keywords: fenerbahce, liverpool, champions league, dirk kuyt, mason greenwood, archie brown, vedat muriqi, andoni iraola, champions league 2026, Malay Mail
- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/sports/2026/11/05/kuyt-gets-one-over-former-club-liverpool-as-fenerbahce-stun-reds-3-2-in-istanbul/242023
- Published: 2026-11-05T09:05:43+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: fenerbahce, liverpool, champions league, dirk kuyt, mason greenwood, archie brown, vedat muriqi, andoni iraola, champions league 2026, news, world
## Fenerbahce's 3-2 win over Liverpool
Fenerbahce secured a 3-2 victory in Istanbul against Liverpool in Champions League.
## Kuyt's interim coaching role
Kuyt, former Liverpool player, took interim charge after Kartal quit last week.
## Liverpool's defensive issues
Liverpool conceded twice after leading twice through Nyoni and Isak goals.
## Mason Greenwood and Archie Brown equalize
Greenwood and Brown scored to level after Liverpool led twice.
## Vedat Muriqi scores winner
Muriqi netted the winning goal after Liverpool conceded twice.
## Liverpool's Champions League start
Liverpool had won three straight European games before this loss.
## Fenerbahce's standings improvement
Fenerbahce moved up to 19th in Champions League table after win.
## Key takeaway

Fenerbahce defeated Liverpool 3-2 in Istanbul to advance in Champions League after Kuyt's interim coaching.