Beşiktaş left-back Rıdvan Yılmaz has turned his attention to the derby against third-placed Fenerbahçe SK after marking his 100th appearance for his club with a 6-2 league win over Çorum FK. Speaking to Sabah Spor, Yılmaz said reaching a century of games for such a valuable club was a source of pride and outlined his team's focus on derby preparations.
Fenerbahçe have started the 2026-27 season strongly, collecting six points from three matches to sit third in the Süper Lig. The Yellow-Navy Blues have scored seven goals and conceded four so far. They trail leaders Galatasaray by just a single point. However, as visible on the club's squad page, key players including Jayden Oosterwolde, Kerem Aktürkoğlu, Marco Asensio, Talisca and Çağlar Söyüncü are currently sidelined with injuries.
What does Rıdvan Yılmaz's 100th game mean?
Rıdvan Yılmaz made his 100th appearance for Beşiktaş in their 6-2 Trendyol Süper Lig victory over Çorum FK. The player expressed great satisfaction at reaching this milestone. Yılmaz stated, "This is very valuable. Playing this many matches for such a club is truly a great source of pride." This match was not just a statistic for him, but a significant landmark in his Beşiktaş career.
What are the plans for the Fenerbahçe derby?
Yılmaz then shared his thoughts on the upcoming Fenerbahçe derby. The player said he is not overthinking the derby at the moment but that preparations will begin. He said, "Frankly, I'm not thinking too much about it. As always, we will concentrate on the match and do everything we can." Yılmaz stressed that from the next day they would begin specific work for the Fenerbahçe match and that their aim is to win this important derby. This statement is a clear indicator of how the Beşiktaş camp is approaching the fixture.
What is Fenerbahçe's current situation?
Opponents Fenerbahçe are grappling with their own challenges in the early weeks of the season. The team, as seen on the injuries list, is without several key players. This situation could affect the Yellow-Navy Blues' derby preparations and tactical options. Fenerbahçe's next league match is away to seventh-placed Başakşehir on 6 December 2026. This fixture is also important for the battle in the standings table. In the period before the Istanbul derby, both teams must be careful to avoid dropping points.
Rıdvan Yılmaz and Beşiktaş plan to use any points they take against Fenerbahçe to put pressure on their rivals in third place. Fenerbahçe's next official match is away to Başakşehir on 6 December 2026.
