Galatasaray Seeks Victory Against Fenerbahçe in Critical Match

ISTANBUL, Turkey – Galatasaray is set to face off against Fenerbahçe in a crucial Süper Lig match on April 27, 2025, at Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Stadium. The match is scheduled to kick off at 19:00 local time and will be officiated by referee Çağdaş Altay, with Spanish VAR official Miguel Angel Ortiz Arias overseeing the video review process.

Currently leading the league, Galatasaray aims to extend its seven-point lead over its long-time rival, Fenerbahçe. With 30 matches played, Galatasaray holds 77 points from 24 wins, 5 draws, and just 1 loss this season, moving closer to their 25th championship title.

As they prepare for this critical encounter, the team faces challenges, including the absence of Barış Alper Yılmaz due to a yellow card suspension. Coach Okan Buruk will need to decide how to adjust the lineup, but players like Alvaro Morata, Kaan Ayhan, and Elias Jelert are expected to return after injuries.

Star striker Victor Osimhen is just one goal away from matching his record-setting performance from the 2022-2023 season. A goal against Fenerbahçe would see him repeat that historic season.

The expected lineup for Eyüpspor includes: Berke, Vezo, Robin, Claro, Umut, Melih, Emre Akbaba, Tayfur, Emre Mor, Ampem, and Thiam. Galatasaray’s likely squad features Muslera, Boey, Nelsson, Abdülkerim, Köhn, Torreira, Oliveira, Ziyech, Kerem Aktürkoğlu, Mertens, and Osimhen.

This match promises to be pivotal not only for Galatasaray in their title race but also for Eyüpspor, who are looking to secure a point for a chance in European competition.