The crucial derby between Galatasaray and Fenerbahce
In the Turkish Super Lig, title contenders Galatasaray and Fenerbahce are set to face each other in a crucial derby tonight on February 24.
The derby will mark the 402nd encounter between Istanbul giants Fenerbahce and Galatasaray. Fenerbahce maintains the historic upper hand with 149 victories, while Galatasaray won 129 matches fought between the two. The remaining 123 matches were draws.
As Galatasaray aims to extend its 6-point lead over its rival and continue reigning at the top spot at Turkish Super Lig, Fenerbahce seeks to reduce the gap to 3 points and intensify its title challenge.
Galatasaray remains undefeated in the league with 20 wins and 3 draws, leading the table with 63 points. Fenerbahce, on the other hand, is second with 57 points, having 18 wins, 3 draws, and 2 losses.
Match Details:
Date: Monday, February 24, 2025
Time: 08:00 p.m. (GMT +3)
Foreign referee to officiate
Meanwhile, the match will be officiated by Slovenian referee Slavko Vincic, with assistants Tomaz Klancnik and Andraz Kovacic.
Turkish referee Kadir Saglam will be the fourth official.
Potential lineups
Galatasaray will be without three players due to injuries: Alvaro Morata, Ismail Jakobs, and Mauro Icardi. Yunus Akgun, who has recovered from his injury, is expected to be included in the squad.
Galatasaray: Muslera; Frankowski, Sanchez, Abdulkerim, Eren; Torreira, Lemina; Sallai, Sara, Baris Alper, Osimhen.
Fenerbahce: Livakovic; Skriniar, Amrabat, Djiku; Oguz, Fred, Szymanski, Kostic; Tadic; Dzeko, En Nesyri.
Meanwhile, there is some speculation about the goalkeepers for both teams.
Fenerbahce’s Dominik Livakovic has recovered from injury, leaving coach Mourinho with a decision to make between Livakovic and Irfan Can Egribayat.
For Galatasaray, Fernando Muslera is expected to return to the goal after Gunay Guvenc’s performance in the midweek match against Alkmaar.
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