Fenerbahçe SK suffered a 2-1 defeat against Besiktas in matchday four of the Trendyol Süper Lig. The fiery derby at Kadikoy, dubbed a 'Derby d'Italia' reunion, saw the home side take an early lead but ultimately concede the winning goal.
The club currently sits 9th in the Süper Lig standings. With six points from two wins and two losses in four games, Fenerbahçe trails leaders Galatasaray by four points. The team has scored eight goals and conceded six this season for a +2 goal difference, with recent form reading LWWL.
What happened in the match?
Fenerbahçe SK captain Milan Skriniar put his side ahead in the 26th minute at Kadikoy. Besiktas equalized through Ridvan Yilmaz in the 38th minute to end the first half level. A physical altercation broke out in the 51st minute between Skriniar and Besiktas striker Dusan Vlahovic. Referee Halil Umut Meler showed yellow cards to both players. Meler said, "I reacted angrily, sparking a confrontation and a physical fight with Skriniar." Vlahovic scored the decisive goal in the 73rd minute to make it 2-1. Fenerbahçe failed to find an equalizer before the final whistle.
How did the former Serie A stars perform?
The match featured a clash between two players with Italian top-flight history. Fenerbahçe captain Milan Skriniar previously played for Sampdoria and Inter Milan. Besiktas match-winner Dusan Vlahovic had spells at Fiorentina and Juventus. The pair had previously faced off in a Juventus versus Inter fixture back in April 2022. This reunion proved equally intense and fiery. According to the report from Goal.com, that rivalry manifested itself once again on the pitch.
How does this result affect the league table?
Besiktas's away win gives them early momentum and bragging rights in the Super Lig title race. For Fenerbahçe SK, this marks their second league defeat of the campaign. The team's next league fixture is an away match against 12th-placed Basaksehir on December 6, 2026. Amid this tough derby schedule, the club also has European commitments. You can follow the full match schedule on our fixtures page.
Both clubs will now focus on upcoming league and European assignments. Fenerbahçe SK continues its work to improve its position in the domestic league. The team's current squad details and statistics can be reviewed on our squad and stats pages. The current Süper Lig standings are available on our standings page. Fenerbahçe's next official match is away at Basaksehir on December 6, 2026.
