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The Turkcell Süper Kupa semifinal matches consist of two single-leg elimination fixtures. In the semifinal schedule, Galatasaray faced Trabzonspor on 5 January 2026 at 20:30 in Gaziantep. The other semifinal match took place on 6 January 2026 at 20:30 in Adana between Fenerbahçe and Samsunspor. The two winners of these matches qualified for the final.
The Turkcell Süper Kupa tournament was organized for the first time with a new format involving four teams. Under this format, the Süper Lig champion was paired against the Turkey Cup runner-up in one semifinal, while the Turkey Cup champion faced the Süper Lig runner-up in the other. Since Galatasaray completed the previous season as both Süper Lig and Turkey Cup champion, they were matched against Trabzonspor, the Turkey Cup finalist, in the semifinals. As a result, Fenerbahçe, who finished second in the Süper Lig, and Samsunspor, who finished third, were paired against each other in the other semifinal.
The winner of the Galatasaray–Trabzonspor match will face the winner of the Fenerbahçe–Samsunspor match in the final. The final is scheduled to be played on 10 January at the Atatürk Olympic Stadium.
The semifinal match between Galatasaray and Trabzonspor kicked off at 20:30 at the Gaziantep Stadium. The match was officiated by referee Cihan Aydın.
This was the second time Galatasaray and Trabzonspor faced each other at the Gaziantep Stadium. The two teams previously met at this venue in the Ziraat Turkey Cup final, and this encounter remains one of the most significant organized matches between the clubs in Gaziantep.
Prior to the semifinal, Galatasaray had several absences. Wilfried Singo was unavailable due to injury. Metehan Baltacı was excluded from the squad due to an ongoing legal investigation. Victor Osimhen and Ismail Jakobs, who were participating in the Africa Cup of Nations, did not feature in the match. Mario Lemina, who had just returned from the Gabon national team camp, and Berkan Kutlu, whose departure from the club had been announced, also did not play.
Eren Elmalı’s 45-day suspension, which began on 13 November 2025, had been completed, and his inclusion in the squad was under consideration. There was a possibility he might play against his former club, Trabzonspor.
Galatasaray delegation arriving (AA)
Due to participation in the Africa Cup of Nations, Paul Onuachu and Oulai were absent from Trabzonspor’s squad. Visca and Baniya were undergoing recovery from surgery, while Savic and Mustafa Eskihellaç were ruled out due to injuries. Arif Boşluk was also not included in the match squad due to his departure process. Folcarelli and Okay Yokuşlu had recently resumed training with the team, and their inclusion in the match squad was being evaluated.
Trabzonspor delegation arriving (AA)
A joint press conference was held at Gaziantep Stadium before the match. Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk and team captain Mauro Icardi attended. On the Trabzonspor side, head coach Fatih Tekke and player Anthony Nwakaeme were present.
Okan Buruk noted that both teams faced similar challenges due to a congested fixture schedule and injuries. He emphasized that the match was a high-stakes semifinal encounter. Buruk highlighted the importance of avoiding further injuries, maintaining player physical continuity, and ensuring a healthy progression of the season. Regarding transfers, he assessed squad compatibility, player profiles, and potential departures.
Despite the absence of several players, Fatih Tekke prioritized the squad’s competitive determination on the pitch. Planning was based on the current physical condition of the players, and despite the short preparation time, organizational cohesion remained the goal. He emphasized that transfer decisions were directly tied to financial conditions and club structure, with each player selection evaluated within this framework.
From left: Galatasaray captain Icardi, Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk, Trabzonspor head coach Fatih Tekke, Trabzonspor captain Nwakaeme (AA)
Galatasaray captain Mauro Icardi focused on the decisive role of the semifinal in the path to the final. He noted that after returning from injury, he was in better physical condition and aimed to contribute more to the team.
Anthony Nwakaeme emphasized that playing for Trabzonspor was one of the core elements of the competition. Despite squad shortages, he noted that the collective goal of reaching the final was fully embraced by the team.
The rivalry between Galatasaray and Trabzonspor began when Trabzonspor was promoted to the Süper Lig in the 1974–75 season. To date, the two teams have met 141 times in official and friendly matches. Galatasaray has won 65 of these encounters, Trabzonspor has won 44, and 32 have ended in draws. This semifinal match marked their 142nd meeting.
Across all competitions—including the Süper Lig, Turkey Cup, Presidential Cup, Prime Minister’s Cup, TSYD Cup, and friendlies—Galatasaray has scored 192 goals against Trabzonspor, while Trabzonspor has scored 156. This distribution reflects the breadth of their competitive encounters.
This was the first time Galatasaray and Trabzonspor met in the Süper Kupa. The two teams previously faced each other in the Presidential Cup during the 1975–76 season, with Trabzonspor winning 2–1.
Galatasaray has not lost any of their last eight official matches against Trabzonspor, recording six wins and two draws. In these eight matches, Galatasaray scored 18 goals while Trabzonspor managed only five. Historical results include Galatasaray’s 5–1 and 4–0 victories and Trabzonspor’s 4–0 win. Additionally, the 1998 league match, which ended 5–3, remains the highest-scoring encounter between the two clubs.
Galatasaray - Trabzonspor infographic (AA)
Galatasaray has won the Süper Kupa seven times and the Presidential Cup ten times. Head coach Okan Buruk has won the Süper Kupa once during his tenure at Galatasaray and is now aiming for his second title in this competition.
Trabzonspor has won the Süper Kupa three times and the Presidential Cup seven times. These trophies hold a significant place in Trabzonspor’s cup history in Turkish football.
Uğurcan, Sallai, Abdülkerim, Davinson, Eren, Sara, İlkay, Yunus, Sane, Barış Alper, Icardi
Onana, Ozan, Batagov, Serdar, Pina, Folcarelli, Bouchouari, Muçi, Zubkov, Olaigbe, Augusto
Galatasaray - Trabzonspor match (AA)
The first half began with both teams adopting a controlled approach. Galatasaray quickly established an attacking focus through wide play, with Leroy Sané and Sallai’s movement on the right flank forcing Trabzonspor to concentrate their defense in that area. The first serious chance came when Sané delivered a cross into the penalty area, and Gabriel Sara headed the ball, but it was saved by goalkeeper Onana.
In the later minutes of the first half, Trabzonspor created a clear opportunity following a corner taken by Ozan Tufan. Zubkov’s powerful shot struck the post and bounced away from goal. This was Trabzonspor’s clearest chance of the first half. Galatasaray continued to threaten through quick transitions through midfield.
In the 38th minute, Galatasaray took the lead. After a right-wing attack initiated by Sané, Sallai delivered a cross to the back post, where Barış Alper Yılmaz met it with a powerful finish to score. Galatasaray thus assumed a 1–0 advantage.
In stoppage time of the first half, Galatasaray extended their lead. Following a midfield move, Yunus Akgün played a pass through to Icardi, who laid it off to Eren Elmalı. Elmalı struck from inside the penalty area to make it 2–0. This goal came just before halftime, giving Galatasaray a two-goal advantage going into the break.
Galatasaray - Trabzonspor match (AA)
Trabzonspor started the second half with greater urgency, attempting to shift the play into Galatasaray’s half and increase pressure in midfield. In the 48th minute, Uğurcan Çakır’s long pass found Barış Alper Yılmaz, who headed toward goal from an offside position, but the ball rebounded off the post and was collected by goalkeeper Onana.
Trabzonspor equalized in the 55th minute. Following a left-wing attack, Olaigbe delivered a cross into the penalty area, where Felipe Augusto met it with a precise finish to reduce the deficit to 2–1. The match was now level, and Trabzonspor regained momentum.
After conceding, Galatasaray regained control and pushed forward. In the 64th minute, Barış Alper Yılmaz delivered a pass from the edge of the penalty area to Sané, who beat his markers and laid the ball off to Yunus Akgün. Akgün’s shot beat Onana and found the net, making the score 3–1.
In the later stages, Galatasaray maintained control of the tempo. In the 81st minute, Kazımcan Karataş delivered a cross from the left flank, and Mauro Icardi met it with a powerful shot to make it 4–1. This was the final goal of the match.
In the remaining minutes, neither side created a clear chance to alter the scoreline. In stoppage time, Abdülkerim Bardakcı’s header went over the crossbar, marking the match’s last significant moment. The game ended with Galatasaray winning 4–1.
Turkcell Süper Kupa semifinal match second leg was played between Fenerbahçe and Samsunspor. The single-leg knockout semifinal was held on 6 January 2026 at 20:30 in Adana.
The semifinal match between Fenerbahçe and Samsunspor took place at the Yeni Adana Stadium. The match kicked off at 20:30. Referee Ali Şansalan officiated the game with assistant referees Mehmet Emin Tuğral and Mehmet Kısal, while Batuhan Kolak served as the fourth official.
With this semifinal encounter, Fenerbahçe and Samsunspor have faced each other 75 times in history. Of the previous 74 meetings, 65 were league matches, 8 were Turkish Cup fixtures, and 1 was a special match. Fenerbahçe won 39 of these matches, Samsunspor won 14, and 21 ended in draws. Fenerbahçe scored 117 goals in these encounters while Samsunspor scored 63.
The last four meetings between the two teams all ended in draws. These results indicate a growing balance in the rivalry in recent years.
Fenerbahçe - Samsunspor infographic (AA)
Fenerbahçe and Samsunspor met for the first time in the Süper Kupa competition, which has been held under this name since 2006. The two clubs had never previously faced each other in the Presidential Cup, the tournament that pitted the league champion against the Turkish Cup winner. Thus, this semifinal marked their first-ever encounter in the context of the Süper Kupa.
Fenerbahçe entered the semifinal match missing several key players. Suspended player Fred Rodrigues was unavailable, while injured players Archie Brown, Edson Alvarez, Anderson Talisca and Nelson Semedo also did not feature. Additionally, Dorgeles Nene and Youssef En-Nesyri, who were with their national teams, were absent from the matchday squad.
Fenerbahçe’s new signing Anthony Musaba made his debut for the yellow and navy side in the match against Samsunspor. Under the instructions of head coach Domenico Tedesco, Musaba wore the Fenerbahçe jersey for the first time against his former club.
Samsunspor entered the semifinal with limited rest following a congested fixture schedule. This situation necessitated squad rotation and greater responsibility from available players. Samsunspor reached the semifinal as one of the teams competing in multiple competitions throughout the season.
Fenerbahçe head coach Domenico Tedesco, in the pre-match press conference, stated that Samsunspor is a well-organized team and that the match would be a serious test. He emphasized that despite the short preparation time, his team was ready for the game.
From left: Fenerbahçe captain Skrinar, Fenerbahçe head coach Domenico Tedesco, Samsunspor head coach Thomas Reis, Samsunspor captain Zeki Yavru (AA)
Samsunspor head coach Thomas Reis highlighted the difficulty of the semifinal match. He noted the team’s limited rest due to a packed schedule but affirmed that the players on the pitch would give their all. Reis also viewed the presence of injured players as an opportunity for others to step up.
Ederson, Mert Müldür, Jayden Oosterwolde, Milan Skriniar, İsmail Yüksek, Anthony Musaba, Levent Mercan, Bartuğ Elmaz, Kerem Aktürkoğlu, Jhon Duran, Marco Asensio.
Okan Kocuk, Celil Yüksel, Zeki Yavru, Tomislav Borevkovic, Lubomir Satka, Yunus Emre Çift, Lasse Tomasson, Carlo Holse, Antoine Makoumbou, Marius Mouandilmadji, Ebrima Ceesay.
Fenerbahçe - Samsunspor match (AA)
Fenerbahçe controlled the game from the opening minutes. In the 4th minute, Fenerbahçe took the lead. Anthony Musaba delivered a low cross from the right flank into the penalty area, where Jhon Duran missed the shot, but Kerem Aktürkoğlu, positioned just outside the penalty spot, fired the ball into the net. Fenerbahçe led 1-0.
After the goal, Samsunspor sought to regain balance. In the 24th minute, Lasse Tomasson’s volley from outside the penalty area was tipped onto the crossbar by Fenerbahçe goalkeeper Ederson. In the 25th minute, Musaba broke free from defenders in midfield and fired a shot from outside the box, which was cleared by the goalkeeper.
In the latter stages of the first half, Fenerbahçe came close to extending their lead. In the 35th minute, Jhon Duran’s powerful shot from outside the box after a pass from Marco Asensio struck the crossbar and rebounded into play. In the 40th minute, Asensio, receiving a pass from Bartuğ Elmaz, shot toward the far corner but the ball went just wide of the post. The first half ended with Fenerbahçe leading 1-0.
Fenerbahçe - Samsunspor match (AA)
The second half was dominated by midfield battles. Fenerbahçe maintained pressure in the opponent’s half, while Samsunspor focused on defensive solidity to preserve balance.
In the 67th minute, Fenerbahçe doubled their lead. Anthony Musaba controlled the ball on the right flank, entered the penalty area and delivered a pass to Jhon Duran, who was in a favorable position. Duran scored with a single touch, making the score 2-0.
In the closing stages, Samsunspor played with 10 men after Antoine Makoumbou received a red card. Fenerbahçe retained control of the game, while Samsunspor failed to find a goal to reduce the deficit. The match ended 2-0 in favor of Fenerbahçe.
With this result, Fenerbahçe advanced to the final of the Turkcell Süper Kupa and will face Galatasaray in the final.
The Turkcell Super Cup semifinals consist of two matches played under a single-leg knockout format. Galatasaray faced Trabzonspor in Gaziantep and won the match 4-1. In the other semifinal, Fenerbahçe competed against Samsunspor in Adana and emerged victorious with a 2-0 win, becoming the second finalist. In this edition of the tournament, which features four teams under the new format, Galatasaray was paired with Trabzonspor, the Turkish Cup finalist from the previous season, because Galatasaray had completed the previous season as both league and cup champion. The teams that won the semifinals will meet in the final at the Atatürk Olympic Stadium on 10 January.
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