Beşiktaş–Galatasaray Derby (29 March 2025)

On 29 March 2025, during the 29th matchweek of the 2024–2025 Trendyol Süper Lig season, the match held at Tüpraş Stadyumu ended with Beşiktaş defeating Galatasaray 2–1. This result ended Galatasaray’s 28-match unbeaten run in the league and brought an end to Beşiktaş’s two-match losing streak.

Beşiktaş–Galatasaray Derby, 29 March 2025 – Anadolu Ajansı

Squads

Galatasaray Squad

The Galatasaray squad included Fernando Muslera, Przemyslaw Frankowski, Davinson Sánchez, Abdülkerim Bardakcı, Eren Elmalı, Lucas Torreira, Gabriel Sara, Yunus Akgün, Alvaro Morata, Barış Alper Yılmaz and Victor Osimhen place. Among the substitutes were Dries Mertens, Kerem Demirbay, Kaan Ayhan and like.

Beşiktaş Squad

The Beşiktaş squad featured Mert Günok, Jonas Svensson, Gabriel Paulista, Emirhan Topçu, Arthur Masuaku, Gedson Fernandes, Joao Mario, Rafa Silva, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Ernest Muçi and Milot Rashica. Ciro Immobile started the match on the bench.

Match Progression

First Half

In the 23rd minute, Beşiktaş took the lead 1–0 through a goal by Rafa Silva, who reacted to a pass from Joao Mario. Galatasaray were reduced to 10 men in the 36th minute after Przemyslaw Frankowski was shown a red card following a foul on Ernest Muçi, confirmed by VAR. In the 45th minute, Lucas Torreira equalised for Galatasaray with a shot from outside the box, making the score 1–1. The first half ended with that scoreline.

Beşiktaş–Galatasaray Derby, 29 March 2025 – Anadolu Ajansı

Second Half

In the 66th minute, Gedson Fernandes converted a rebound from a Galatasaray defensive clearance, assisted by Joao Mario, to give Beşiktaş a 2–1 lead. In the remaining minutes, both teams created chances but neither could find a second goal. Beşiktaş won the match 2–1.

Post-Match Situation

End of Galatasaray’s Unbeaten Runs

Galatasaray’s 28-match unbeaten run in the Süper Lig and their 25-match away unbeaten streak both came to an end. Additionally, their three-match winning streak against Beşiktaş was also terminated by this match.

Beşiktaş’s Home Derby Performance

Beşiktaş remained undefeated in all derbies played at Dolmabahçe this season. Having defeated Fenerbahçe 1–0 in the first half of the league, they now also beat Galatasaray 2–1.

Individual Performances

• Rafa Silva increased his total goal tally for the season to 14 with his goal in this match.
• Gedson Fernandes scored his first league goal in 19 matchweeks.
• Lucas Torreira netted his second league goal of the season.
• Przemyslaw Frankowski and Semih Kılıçsoy were sent off following a VAR review.

League Implications

With this victory, Beşiktaş increased their points total to 47. Galatasaray remained on 71 points, reducing their point gap to their closest challenger, Fenerbahçe, to six points.