Countdown begins for the season's second giant clash: Probable starting lineups for the derby revealed
Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe will face off tonight in the Super Cup final, which was moved to an earlier time due to strong winds and rain in Istanbul; the probable starting lineups for both teams have become clear.
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The excitement of the Super Cup will take place this evening at the Atatürk Olympic Stadium. In the highly anticipated giant clash, Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe are facing off to take the trophy home. The kickoff time for the final was moved up from its originally planned time to ensure that the severe southwesterly winds and rain expected in Istanbul do not negatively affect the players and fans.
The match will begin at 18:45 and football fans will be able to watch the encounter live on ATV.
Halil Umut Meler will be in the referee's chair for the match. Assistant referee duties will be undertaken by İbrahim Çağlar Uyarcan and Abdullah Bora Özkara. Ozan Ergün will take his place on the field as the fourth official throughout the match.
PROBABLE LINEUPS REVEALED
The football public was also eagerly awaiting the probable starting lineups that the two giant teams would field. According to the announced predictions, the squads for Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe are shaping up as follows:
Galatasaray's expected starting 11: Uğurcan, Sallai, Sanchez, Abdülkerim, Eren, Torreira, Lemina, Yunus, Sane, Barış, Icardi.
The names expected to be on the field for Fenerbahçe: Ederson, Mert, Skriniar, Oosterwolde, Levent, İsmail, Guendouzi, Asensio, Musaba, Kerem, Duran.
In the Super Cup final, where adverse weather conditions are the most important agenda item of the night, it is estimated that the wind could reach 100 kilometers per hour and heavy rain will be effective at intervals during the match. Following warnings from the Meteorology Department and the Istanbul Governor's Office, organization officials changed the match's kickoff time, taking the weather conditions into account.