Galatasaray Secures 1-0 Derby Victory Over Beşiktaş as Osimhen Receives Praise

Galatasaray Secures 1-0 Derby Victory Over Beşiktaş as Osimhen Receives Praise

Galatasaray maintained their position at the top of the Turkish Süper Lig with a 1-0 victory over local rivals Beşiktaş. The decisive goal was a header scored by Victor Osimhen following a cross from Leroy Sané. The match ended Beşiktaş's 18-game unbeaten run at home.

Following the match, Osimhen received significant praise from various figures in Turkish football. Former Beşiktaş director of football Önder Özen publicly lauded Osimhen, calling him the greatest striker in Turkey and the surrounding regions. The victory also served as a morale boost for Galatasaray ahead of their highly anticipated UEFA Champions League Round of 16 clash against Liverpool.

However, the derby was not without controversy. Beşiktaş President Serdal Adalı and the club's vice-president heavily criticized referee Ozan Ergün, particularly questioning the decision not to issue a red card to Osimhen during the match. In the aftermath of the intense derby fallout, Galatasaray midfielder Gabriel Sara deactivated his Instagram account due to fan reactions.

Sources: * Pulse Sports Nigeria

• Sports247 Nigeria

• The Nation Newspaper

• Haberler.com

İstanbul Derbisi - Maç Özeti ve Hakem Tartışmaları

 

İstanbul Derbisi - Maç Özeti ve Hakem Tartışmaları

Victor Osimhen'in Golüyle Galatasaray Derbiyi Kazandı

Trendyol Süper Lig'in 25. haftasında oynanan dev derbide Galatasaray, deplasmanda Beşiktaş'ı 1-0 mağlup etti. Tüpraş Stadyumu'nda oynanan karşılaşmanın tek golü, 39. dakikada Victor Osimhen'den geldi. Bu sonuçla birlikte Beşiktaş'ın tüm kulvarlardaki 18 maçlık yenilmezlik serisi sona erdi. Karşılaşmanın 62. dakikasında Galatasaraylı Leroy Sané'nin doğrudan kırmızı kart görmesi ise maça damga vurdu. Sané'nin oyundan atılması, Alman basınında geniş yankı buldu ve "utanç verici" ifadeleriyle sert eleştirilere neden oldu.

Kaynaklar:

• Fanatik: Harsh Words for Leroy Sané in Germany

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Derbinin Ardından Hakem Kararlarına Yönelik Tepkiler

Karşılaşmanın ardından hakem yönetimi her iki takım taraftarları ve yetkilileri tarafından yoğun bir şekilde tartışıldı. Beşiktaş cephesi, özellikle maçın başlarında Victor Osimhen'in kırmızı kart görmesi gerektiği yönünde güçlü itirazlarda bulundu. Öte yandan, Beşiktaş Kulübü Üyesi Rahmi Koç, derbi sonrasında basın mensuplarının sorularını yanıtlarken hakem kararlarına ilişkin değerlendirmeler yaptı ve bu açıklamaların Beşiktaş taraftarları arasında büyük yankı uyandırması bekleniyor.

Galatasaray Secures Narrow 1-0 Victory Over Beşiktaş

 

Galatasaray Secures Narrow 1-0 Victory Over Beşiktaş

In the highly anticipated Istanbul derby for the 25th week of the 2025-2026 Turkish Süper Lig, Galatasaray defeated Beşiktaş 1-0 at the Tüpraş Stadium. The decisive moment came in the 39th minute when Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen scored a brilliant header to give the visitors the lead. Beşiktaş fielded rising star Oh Hyeon-gyu as a lone striker in a 4-1-4-1 formation for the full 90 minutes, but the team was unable to find an equalizer. This defeat officially ended Beşiktaş’s impressive 18-game unbeaten streak across all official matches and allowed Galatasaray to consolidate their position at the top of the league table.

Sources:

• Chosun.com: Beşiktaş's 18-Game Unbeaten Streak Ends to Galatasaray

Post-Match Reactions and Officiating Controversies

The aftermath of the Istanbul derby was heavily characterized by debates surrounding the officiating. Beşiktaş head coach Sergen Yalçın openly criticized the refereeing, stating that goalscorer Victor Osimhen should have been sent off early in the match for a second bookable offense. Furthermore, Galatasaray was reduced to ten men in the second half after Leroy Sané received a straight red card around the 62nd minute. Sané's dismissal sparked harsh criticism in the German press, which labeled his actions during the derby as "embarrassing." Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk also addressed the media, expressing his thoughts on his team's resilience and the intense nature of the match.

Sources:

• Premium Times Nigeria: Osimhen should have been sent off in Istanbul derby – Yalçın

• Fanatik: Harsh Words for Leroy Sané in Germany

Derby Build-Up: Osimhen Issues Warning Ahead of Istanbul Clash

 

Derby Build-Up: Osimhen Issues Warning Ahead of Istanbul Clash

Anticipation is building for the upcoming Istanbul derby between Galatasaray and Beşiktaş. Following Galatasaray's recent victory, striker Victor Osimhen sent a strong message to Beşiktaş and their players, specifically mentioning Wilfred Ndidi. Osimhen emphasized that despite Beşiktaş's undeniable quality and the expected hostile atmosphere at Tüpraş Stadium, Galatasaray remains fully focused on securing all three points before turning their attention to subsequent European fixtures.

Sources:

• Afrik-Foot: Victor Osimhen fires warning at Wilfred Ndidi's Besiktas ahead of big Istanbul battle

• Soccernet.ng: 'First Beşiktaş, then Liverpool' - Osimhen sends strong warning after Galatasaray win