Fenerbahce delivered a remarkable performance at home, defeating Antalyaspor 3-0 on March 2, 2025, at the Ülker FB Şükrü Saraçoğlu Sports Complex. With this victory, Fenerbahce continues to close the gap on Super Lig leaders Galatasaray, reducing their points difference to just four. It was clear from the start of the match, Fenerbahce was determined to take all three points, propelling themselves forward with confidence.
The first goal came early, at the 9th minute, when Mert Müldür capitalized on a corner taken by Sebastian Szymanski. The defender leapt above everyone to header the ball past Antalyaspor's goalkeeper, Kenan Piric, setting the tone for the rest of the match. Just 17 minutes later, Dusan Tadic doubled the lead. After some excellent build-up play down the left flank involving Edin Dzeko, Tadic received the ball and fired it home, making it 2-0.
Fenerbahce's dominance was evident when, only minutes later, Youssef En-Nesyri scored the third goal in the 30th minute. Dzeko, once again playing a pivotal role, assisted En-Nesyri, who pushed the ball past Piric to solidify the lead. By halftime, Fenerbahce was leading 3-0, and it was clear they were on their way to claiming another home victory.
Antalyaspor, coming off mixed results, including their previous league defeat to Besiktas and their last win against Kasimpasa, were unable to find their footing. Missing key players like Jakub Kaluzinski due to suspension and dealing with long-term injuries to important figures left them scrambling against the dominant Fenerbahce side. Their inability to capitalize on Fenerbahce's defense left them struggling, producing fewer chances to score.
Fenerbahce, now officially on 61 points, remains solidly placed second, trailing behind Galatasaray, who hold the league lead with 65 points. The Yellow Canaries have made themselves favorites for the title, especially with their recent form—having only lost 2 matches this season. With this victory against Antalyaspor, Fenerbahce looks forward to maintaining its stride as the season progresses.
The match also proved significant for Fenerbahce’s head-to-head record against Antalyaspor. Fenerbahce has now won 41 of their last 62 encounters, making their dominance clear. Their last matchup, which took place earlier this season, also resulted in a 2-0 win for Fenerbahce.
Key players like Mert Müldür and Dusan Tadic played invaluable roles throughout the match. Tadic, often the assist master, demonstrated his prowess with both vision and technique. On the other hand, Mert's decisive goal has added to his profile as a reliable defender who can contribute offensively when needed.
Looking forward, with Antalyaspor sitting at 30 points and struggling for consistency, manager Ersun Yanal needs to regroup. Their attacking efforts and defensive lapses were highlighted during this game and will be subjects of concern as they prepare for their next match. They’ll need significant improvement if they want to climb up the league standings.
It’s worth noting Fenerbahce’s overall statistics: they maintain high possession with over 54% of the ball throughout their last ten matches, regularly converting their offensive pressure to goals—averaging 2.40 goals per match. Their strong home record, which now stands at 10 wins and just one loss, has been pivotal to their championship aspirations.
Although there were no additional goals scored in the second half, fans left the stadium with smiles and hope for what’s to come. This victory affirms Fenerbahce’s resilience and desire to challenge for the league title as the season approaches its climactic finale. Antalyaspor, meanwhile, must focus on building momentum, seeking points desperately as they aim to stabilize their position within the league.
Fenerbahce’s next match could solidify their chances even more, and fans are hopeful their side can continue this winning form against tougher opponents as they pursue the ultimate goal of the league title.