Beşiktaş Secures 2-1 Comeback Victory Over Fenerbahçe in Istanbul Derby

 

Beşiktaş Secures 2-1 Comeback Victory Over Fenerbahçe in Istanbul Derby

Beşiktaş claimed a 2-1 away victory against rivals Fenerbahçe on Matchday 4 of the Turkish Süper Lig on September 5, 2026. Fenerbahçe took the lead in the 26th minute through a goal by Milan Škriniar. Beşiktaş subsequently equalized, and striker Dušan Vlahović secured the victory with a decisive goal in the 73rd minute at the Şükrü Saracoğlu stadium. The intense derby also featured a heavy collision between Mattéo Guendouzi and Emmanuel Agbadou.

Following the victory, Beşiktaş Head Coach Vincenzo Italiano emphasized the need to further improve the team's physical condition for upcoming competitions across multiple fronts. In post-match remarks, midfielder Salih Özcan also directed a reference to Archie Brown.

Sources & Links:

• Vlahovic fires Beşiktaş to 2-1 derby win over Fenerbahçe - A News

• Post-match reaction from Head Coach Vincenzo Italiano after Fenerbahçe victory - Beşiktaş JK

• Fenerbahçe 1-2 Beşiktaş: HIGHLIGHTS, goals and Vlahović's comeback winner - beIN SPORTS