Tedesco remains unbeaten against Galatasaray
Fenerbahçe manager Domenico Tedesco will face Galatasaray for the 5th time in his managerial career. Tedesco has not suffered a defeat against the yellow-reds.
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In the 31st week of the Trendyol Super League, Fenerbahçe will travel to face Galatasaray on Sunday, April 26. Ahead of the match, which is crucial for the championship race, the yellow-navy team's manager, Domenico Tedesco, is preparing for his 6th derby in his Turkish career.
The Italian coach first faced Galatasaray during the 2018-2019 season while in charge of Schalke 04. While the match in Istanbul during the UEFA Champions League group stage ended in a goalless draw, Schalke won the match in Germany 2-0. Since taking charge of Fenerbahçe, Tedesco has faced Galatasaray twice. The derby played in Kadıköy in the first half of the league ended in a 1-1 draw, while Fenerbahçe emerged victorious with a 2-0 win in the Turkcell Super Cup final. The 40-year-old manager has achieved a total of 2 wins and 2 draws against the yellow-reds.
6TH TEST IN DERBIES
Domenico Tedesco will take charge of his 6th derby for Fenerbahçe with the Galatasaray match. Having secured 1 win and 1 draw against the yellow-red team, Tedesco has faced Beşiktaş three times. Fenerbahçe achieved 3-2 and 1-0 victories in these matches away and at home, respectively, but lost 2-1 to their opponent in the Ziraat Turkish Cup match.
POINTS TABLE IN THE ETERNAL RIVALRY
Under Tedesco's management, Fenerbahçe has collected 13 points in league matches played against their eternal rivals this season. The yellow-navy team won both matches against Beşiktaş and drew with Galatasaray. Having defeated Trabzonspor 1-0 at home and 3-2 away, Fenerbahçe has secured 4 wins and 1 draw in the 5 matches played during this period.