Galatasaray Strengthens Lead with Derby Victory

In Week 10 of the Trendyol Süper Lig, Galatasaray emerged victorious in the much-anticipated derby against their arch-rival Besiktas at Rams Park, winning 2-1. This win solidified Galatasaray’s top position in the league, as they remain the only unbeaten team in the Süper Lig this season.

The intense match saw Galatasaray’s goals come from Davinson Sanchez in the 13th minute and Victor Osimhen in the 67th. Beşiktaş narrowed the margin in stoppage time with a goal from Muçi in the 90+4th minute. With this result, Galatasaray reached 28 points, securing their leadership, while Beşiktaş dropped to fourth place with 20 points.

In the upcoming Week 11, Galatasaray will host Samsunspor, while Beşiktaş will face Kasımpaşa at home.

GALATASARAY NOW THE ONLY UNBEATEN TEAM

The derby featured the Süper Lig’s last two undefeated teams, with Galatasaray maintaining its unblemished record and becoming the league’s sole unbeaten team. Meanwhile, Beşiktaş suffered their first defeat of the season in this match.

MATCH HIGHLIGHTS

• 4th Minute: Joao Mario’s cross from the right found Semih Kılıçsoy, who shot from the left side of the box, hitting the side netting.
• 6th Minute: Sallai’s cross from the right was met by Yunus Akgün’s shot, which Ersin Destanoğlu managed to deflect.
• 13th Minute: Galatasaray took a 1-0 lead. Davinson Sanchez headed Sara’s free kick from the right into the net.
• 67th Minute: Galatasaray doubled their lead with Osimhen’s header off Sara’s free kick, making it 2-0.
• 90+4th Minute: Besiktas pulled one back as Muçi scored from the right side of the box, with the ball hitting the post before going in.

FIRST-TIME DERBY PLAYERS

Both teams had players experiencing their first taste of the intense Galatasaray-Beşiktaş rivalry. For Galatasaray, newcomers Gabriel Sara, Roland Sallai, and Victor Osimhen started their first derby match, while Beşiktaş saw Emirhan Topçu, Felix Uduokhai, Joao Mario, and Cher Ndour in their first derby lineup.

CELEBRATIONS FOR REPUBLIC DAY

In honor of Turkey’s Republic Day, both clubs participated in celebratory events. Galatasaray’s players wore red-and-white shirts featuring Mustafa Kemal Atatürk’s silhouette and the message “Happy Republic Day.” The teams and referees also entered the field holding a banner reading “Long Live the Republic.”

MOMENT OF SILENCE FOR TUSAŞ MARTYRS

Before kickoff, a moment of silence was observed to honor the victims of the recent terrorist attack on the Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAŞ).