Fenerbahçe–Beşiktaş Derby (4 May 2025)

The match between Fenerbahçe and Beşiktaş took place at the Ülker Stadium in Istanbul during the 34th week of the Trendyol Süper Lig. The contest ended with a 1-0 victory for Beşiktaş. The only goal of the match was scored by Gedson Fernandes in the 44th minute.

Fenerbahçe–Beşiktaş derby, 4 May 2025 - Anadolu Ajansı

Match Progression

In the early minutes of the match, both teams created effective attacks around the penalty area. In the 13th minute, Beşiktaş tested the goal with a long-range shot from Masuaku following a free kick deflected by Rashica; the ball went past the post and out for a corner. In the 26th minute, Fenerbahçe came close to scoring when Talisca headed a cross from the right flank by Oğuz Aydın inside the six-yard box; goalkeeper Mert Günok made the save.

In the 34th minute, Beşiktaş won a penalty after Talisca handled the ball in the penalty area during a corner routine. In the 36th minute, Gedson Fernandes took the penalty but his shot was saved by goalkeeper İrfan Can Eğribayat. In the 44th minute, a long pass from Masuaku in his own half found Gedson Fernandes after Mert Müldür attempted to head the ball clear. Fernandes then struck into the net from inside the penalty area to give Beşiktaş the lead.

Fenerbahçe–Beşiktaş derby, 4 May 2025 - Anadolu Ajansı

At the start of the second half, Fenerbahçe responded effectively in the 46th minute with a shot from Mert Müldür following a pass by Tadic from the penalty area. In the 51st minute, Talisca struck again from a free kick rebounding off the wall, but Mert Günok controlled the ball. In the 58th minute, Talisca’s powerful shot from the edge of the penalty area went wide of the post. In the 74th minute, Talisca’s free kick from the edge of the area was blocked by goalkeeper Mert Günok.

In the 87th minute, Edin Dzeko’s header from a cross by Oğuz Aydın on the right flank was saved by Mert Günok. In the 90+1 minute, Dzeko’s header from a ball directed into the penalty area by Skriniar went over the crossbar. In the 90+8 minute, Immobile’s shot from behind the defense following a pass from Rafa Silva was saved by goalkeeper İrfan Can Eğribayat in two quick actions.

Team Lineups and Technical Details

Fenerbahçe

İrfan Can Eğribayat, Osayi-Samuel (59’ Djiku), Skriniar, Çağlar Söyüncü (58’ Dzeko), Mert Müldür, İsmail Yüksek, Fred (84’ Cenk Tosun), Oğuz Aydın, Talisca, Szymanski (46’ Tadic), En-Nesyri (70’ İrfan Can Kahveci)

Beşiktaş

Mert Günok, Svensson, Paulista, Masuaku, Emrecan Terzi (62’ Uduokhai), Hadziahmetovic (90’ Onur Bulut), Gedson Fernandes, Rashica (90’ Immobile), Oxlade-Chamberlain, Mustafa Hekimoğlu (67’ Joao Mario), Rafa Silva

Beşiktaş starting eleven, 4 May 2025 - Anadolu Ajansı

Head Coaches

Fenerbahçe: Jose Mourinho

Beşiktaş: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Fenerbahçe player Çağlar Söyüncü (4) receives a yellow card, 4 May 2025 - Anadolu Ajansı

Yellow Cards

Fenerbahçe: Çağlar Söyüncü (37), Skriniar (45+4), Djiku (87)

Beşiktaş: Mustafa Hekimoğlu (45+2), Uduokhai (72), Mert Günok (79), Masuaku (90+3)

Impact on the League Table

With this result, Beşiktaş increased their points total to 55 and moved into fourth place. Fenerbahçe remained on 75 points and fell eight points behind league leaders Galatasaray. This match ended Fenerbahçe’s 17-match unbeaten run in the Süper Lig. Fenerbahçe have failed to earn any points or score any goals against Beşiktaş in the Süper Lig 2024–2025 season.

Technical Staff Comments and Player Performances

Beşiktaş head coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer stated after the match that his team earned the three points through disciplined defensive organization and effective transitions. Solskjaer explained that his team prepared by analyzing various tactical formations, particularly focusing on controlling space in the penalty area against Fenerbahçe’s physically strong players such as Dzeko, Saint-Maximin, Talisca and En-Nesyri. He noted that, based on medical staff advice regarding Uduokhai’s playing time, the player was introduced briefly and that Dzeko’s entry into the game proved decisive.

Solskjaer also praised the performances of young players Emrecan Terzi and Mustafa Hekimoğlu, stating that both had regained their physical fitness and were continuing their development. The black-and-white coach emphasized that the results in the remaining four matches of the season will be decisive for achieving their European objectives.

Tribune Incidents and Reactions

During and after the match, Fenerbahçe supporters voiced protests against the club’s management. Following the final whistle, chants of “Management Must Resign” rose from the yellow-and-navy stands, and some fans demonstrated in support of the club’s former president. Upon arriving at the Samandıra Can Bartu Facilities after the match, the Fenerbahçe delegation was protested by a group of supporters.

Fenerbahçe supporters at the Fenerbahçe–Beşiktaş derby, 4 May 2025 - Anadolu Ajansı

Additionally, some Fenerbahçe fans applauded Beşiktaş players after the match, offering a gesture of sportsmanship. Beşiktaş players responded to the applause, including from the substitute bench.