In a thrilling encounter at Başakşehir Fatih Terim Stadium, Fenerbahçe showcased their dominance in the Trendyol Süper Lig, defeating Başakşehir 4-1 on May 9, 2025. This victory not only secured three vital points for the yellow-blues but also solidified their position in the league as they aim for a strong finish in the season.
The match kicked off at 20:00 local time, with Fenerbahçe looking to bounce back after trailing behind league leaders Galatasaray by eight points. The first half saw Fenerbahçe take control, with Mert Müldür opening the scoring in the 44th minute. He received the ball from the midfield and executed a stunning shot over the goalkeeper, putting his team ahead just before halftime.
As the second half commenced, Fenerbahçe continued to apply pressure. In the 60th minute, Skriniar doubled the lead for the visitors, capitalizing on a corner taken by Tadic. The ball fell to him in the box, and he found the back of the net amidst a scramble, making it 2-0.
Fenerbahçe's third goal came in the 86th minute when En Nesyri, who had just come off the bench, scored with a powerful header from a cross, extending the lead to 3-0. However, Başakşehir managed to find a glimmer of hope when Ömer Faruk Beyaz netted a goal in the 90+1st minute, reducing the deficit to 3-1.
But Fenerbahçe wasn't done yet. In the dying moments of the match, Oğuz Aydın scored in the 90+4th minute after a VAR review confirmed that he was not offside when he found the net, sealing a comprehensive 4-1 victory for the visitors.
This match marked a significant achievement for Fenerbahçe, bringing their points total to 78 from 33 matches, comprising 24 wins, 6 draws, and 3 losses. They remain firmly in the race for the top spots in the league.
Fenerbahçe's coach, José Mourinho, expressed his satisfaction with the team's performance, stating, "We have four matches left, and we will finish second. We have a lot to give. I prepared my team in the best way possible. We need to honor the Fenerbahçe crest and show maximum performance. Our fans are suffering, and we must respect that." His words reflect the commitment and determination of the squad as they push towards the season's conclusion.
On the other side, Başakşehir, who had won five of their last six matches prior to this encounter, faced a setback with this loss. They remain on 51 points, struggling to maintain their European qualification hopes.
The match was officiated by Burak Pakkan, with VAR assistance from Fabio Verissimo. Notably, Fenerbahçe's goalkeeper, Dominik Livakovic, made a crucial save earlier in the match, denying Krzysztof Piatek's penalty attempt, which could have changed the game's momentum.
Fenerbahçe's lineup included Livakovic, Mert Müldür, Diego Carlos, Skriniar, Kostic, Amrabat, İsmail, Fred, Tadic, Talisca, and Dzeko, while Başakşehir fielded Muhammed, Ömer Ali, Opoku, Operi, Leo Duarte, Kemen, Umut, Crespo, Yusuf, Ivan Brnic, and Piatek.
In terms of player availability, Fenerbahçe was missing Allan Saint-Maximin, Mert Hakan Yandaş, and Çağlar Söyüncü due to injuries and suspension. Meanwhile, Başakşehir was without Ousseynou Ba, who was also sidelined due to injury.
Following this match, Fenerbahçe is set to face Eyüpspor in their next fixture, while Başakşehir will need to regroup and refocus as they aim to bounce back in their upcoming matches.
With only a few matches left in the season, every game counts, and both teams will be looking to secure as many points as possible as they navigate through this crucial phase of the league.
