Galatasaray wins the big derby with 3 goals: Fenerbahçe's streak comes to an end

Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray faced off in the big derby played in the 6th week of the Super League.

The visiting team, Galatasaray, was the one to find the net in the match hosted at Ülker Stadium.

In the 20th minute, Lucas Torreira's shot from outside the penalty area hit the post, deflected off the back of Fenerbahçe goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic, and went into the net.

The yellow-reds extended the lead to 2 just 8 minutes after this goal. Dries Mertens scored to make it 2-0 with a chip shot inside the penalty area after controlling a ball chested down by Osimhen.

The first half of the derby ended with Galatasaray leading 2-0.

In the 59th minute, Gabriel Sara, who broke free from his markers inside the penalty area following a pass from Lucas Torreira, made the score 3-0.

Fenerbahçe found a goal in the 63rd minute. Fred went down after a challenge by Abdülkerim Bardakcı inside the penalty area, and the referee pointed to the penalty spot. Edin Dzeko, who stepped up to take the penalty, put the ball into the net despite goalkeeper Muslera's intervention: 3-1.

Although both Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe created danger in the opponent's goal in the remainder of the match, no more goals were scored, and Galatasaray left the pitch as the 3-1 winner.

With this result, Galatasaray, having won 6 out of 6 in the league, reached 18 points and maintained their lead, while Fenerbahçe remained at 13 points and placed 2nd.

Galatasaray will host Kasımpaşa at home in the 7th week of the league, while Fenerbahçe will face Antalyaspor away.

GALATASARAY WINS 6 OUT OF 6 IN THE SUPER LEAGUE

In the 6th week of the Trendyol Super League, Galatasaray defeated Fenerbahçe 3-1 at Ülker Stadium. With this result, the yellow-reds won their 6th match in the league and continued their unbeaten run.

Cimbom emerged as the winner in their Super League matches this season against Hatayspor, Konyaspor, Adana Demirspor, Çaykur Rizespor, Gaziantep FK, and Fenerbahçe, respectively.

Galatasaray will host Kasımpaşa next week in the Super League.

OKAN BURUK WINS HIS 4TH FENERBAHÇE DERBY

Galatasaray Manager Okan Buruk played his 6th derby against Fenerbahçe at the helm of the yellow-reds and secured his 4th victory.

In the 6th week of the Trendyol Super League, Galatasaray defeated Fenerbahçe 3-1 at Ülker Stadium. With this match, Manager Okan Buruk faced the yellow-navies for the 6th time as the head of the yellow-reds.

Buruk's Galatasaray has achieved a total of 4 victories against Fenerbahçe, including one by default, while recording 1 defeat and 1 draw. The yellow-reds' manager also defeated the yellow-navies in Kadıköy for the 2nd time.

FENERBAHÇE'S 32-MATCH UNBEATEN STREAK ENDS IN THE DERBY

Fenerbahçe's 32-match unbeaten streak came to an end after their 3-1 defeat to Galatasaray in Kadıköy.

In the 6th week of the Trendyol Super League, Fenerbahçe lost 3-1 to Galatasaray at home. The yellow-navies, who had 4 wins and 1 draw in the first 5 matches of the season, suffered their first defeat against their arch-rivals. Having finished last season with a 27-match unbeaten streak, Fenerbahçe had extended that streak to 32 matches until today's derby. Jose Mourinho's students remained at 13 points at the end of the 6th week. The point gap with leaders Galatasaray also increased to 5. The Canary's only goal came from a penalty taken by Edin Dzeko in the 63rd minute.

Fenerbahçe was defeated in the Super League for the first time since their 3-2 loss to Trabzonspor on November 4, 2023. During this period, the yellow-navies had 12 wins and 3 draws, and had collected 3 points in each of their last 8 matches. Their 8-match winning streak also came to an end in the derby.

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