In the 8th and final matchday of the Europa League group stage, FC Twente faced Beşiktaş at the De Grolsch Veste stadium. The Dutch club secured a valuable 1-0 victory, breaking the deadlock in the 76th minute. This win allowed FC Twente to finish in 23rd place, qualifying them for the competition’s knockout rounds.
One of the key contributors to this victory was none other than Anass Salah-Eddine. The Moroccan international played a decisive role by providing an assist after a one-two with Ricky van Wolfswinkel. His precise cross allowed Daan Rots, perfectly positioned, to beat Mert Günok and score the only goal of the match. Starting as left-back, the 23-year-old played the full match, solidifying his importance in the system of Joseph Oosting, FC Twente’s coach.
Salah-Eddine has impressive stats this season in the Europa League, with two assists to his name. Across all competitions, he has played 29 matches, scoring two goals and providing four assists. These performances continue to strengthen his role within the Dutch squad.