In the first derby of the 2026-2027 season in the Trendyol Süper Lig, Beşiktaş defeated Fenerbahçe 2-1 away from home, while one of the most talked-about moments of the match was the tension between Milan Skriniar and Dusan Vlahovic.
Skriniar, who plays in the Fenerbahçe defense, and Beşiktaş striker Vlahovic frequently clashed in duels throughout the match. Tensions rose in the 51st minute of the game. Referee Halil Umut Meler allowed play to continue in a situation where the ball appeared to hit the arm of the yellow-navy defender.
The argument that started between Vlahovic, who reacted to this decision, and Skriniar escalated quickly. While the parties were calmed down by other players intervening, referee Halil Umut Meler showed a yellow card to both players.
Following the tension in the derby, it came to light that the two players had faced each other in a similar manner in the past. Skriniar, who played in the Italian Serie A for many years, played for Sampdoria and Inter; while Vlahovic played for Fiorentina and Juventus.
According to a report in the Sabah newspaper, Skriniar and Vlahovic also experienced a fierce rivalry during the Juventus-Inter match played in April 2022. It was recalled that the Slovak defender's performance, which left no space for the Serbian striker in that match, was a major talking point for a long time.
Thus, comments have emerged suggesting that the tension in the Fenerbahçe-Beşiktaş derby was not solely due to the atmosphere of the match, but that the rivalry between the two players dates back to their Serie A days.
News Source: 12punto
