Coach Kartal announced his resignation immediately after the draw between Fenerbahçe and Roma, which ended 1-1. The match took place in Istanbul and marked the debut of both teams in the league phase of the Champions League.
Kartal, who was coaching Fenerbahçe, decided to step down from the Turkish club's technical command right after the final whistle. The match against Roma was his last game as the team's coach.
The 1-1 result against Roma represents a modest start for Fenerbahçe in this edition of the Champions. The league phase is a new competition introduced this season, replacing the old group format.
Kartal's resignation comes at a significant moment, as it is the first matchday of this new phase of the European competition. The Turkish club will now need to find a replacement to lead the team in the remaining league phase matches.
