Galatasaray's Gabriel Sara on the derby: 'The derby has a World Cup atmosphere'
The Galatasaray-Fenerbahçe derby, which will directly impact the championship race, will be played in the 25th week of the Süper Lig. Ahead of this big match, Galatasaray's Gabriel Sara made statements to the Brazilian press.
The yellow-red player stated that the Fenerbahçe-Galatasaray derby is considered almost like a 'World Cup' in Turkey.
Sara's comments regarding the derby are as follows;
'The rivalry here is truly surreal. It is surprising even for us Brazilians, who have a strong football culture and are accustomed to this. In Turkey, championships are experienced down to the finest detail and are determined accordingly. This year is no different. We have a small advantage in the points table, but we cannot let our guard down. In fact, due to recent events, this derby we will play against Fenerbahçe is seen almost as a 'World Cup' in the country. We are aware of our responsibility and we will seize this opportunity.'
News Source: 12punto
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