The electrifying Istanbul derby between Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray on December 1, 2025, ended in a exciting 1-1 draw at Ülker Stadyumu Fenerbahçe Şükrü Saracoğlu Spor Kompleksi, keeping the Turkish Super Lig title race tighter than ever.

Match Overview and Key Details

This highly anticipated Trendyol Süper Lig clash took place at 17:00 UTC at the Chobani Stadium (also known as Ülker Stadyumu) in Istanbul, Türkiye. Fenerbahçe, playing at home, hosted rivals Galatasaray in what is famously called the Intercontinental Derby. The match finished 1-1, with Galatasaray taking the lead early and Fenerbahçe snatching a dramatic equalizer deep into stoppage time.

Galatasaray struck first in the 27th minute through Leroy Sané, assisted by Barış Alper Yılmaz, putting the visitors ahead at halftime (0-1). Fenerbahçe mounted a late comeback, with Jhon Durán heading home the equalizer in the 90+5th minute, assisted by Levent Mercan, to salvage a point.

Goal Scorers and Pivotal Moments

Leroy Sané’s Opener (27′): The German winger capitalized on a precise assist from Barış Alper Yılmaz, firing past Fenerbahçe’s defense to give Galatasaray a 1-0 lead. This goal shifted the attack momentum in Galatasaray’s favor early in the game.

Jhon Durán’s Late Heroics (90+5′): Substituted in at the 63rd minute for Youssef En-Nesyri, the Colombian striker rose highest to head in a crucial equalizer from a Levent Mercan delivery, sparking wild celebrations among Fenerbahçe fans and denying Galatasaray a vital win.

Halftime: Fenerbahçe 0-1 Galatasaray
Fulltime: Fenerbahçe 1-1 Galatasaray
Additional key events: Yellow cards to Jayden Oosterwolde (54′), Mario Lemina (40′), Nélson Semedo (36′), and others; a goal cancelled for Fenerbahçe in added time at halftime.

Team Lineups and Tactical Breakdown

Fenerbahçe lined up in a 4-1-4-1 formation, featuring players like Ederson, Jayden Oosterwolde, and substitutes Jhon Durán and Berkan Kutlu (90+7′). Galatasaray opted for a 4-2-3-1, with stars including Leroy Sané, Victor Osimhen, and Kerem Aktürkoglu (subbed off at 63′).

Team	Formation	Key Players
Fenerbahçe	4-1-4-1	Ederson, Oosterwolde, Durán (goal), En-Nesyri
Galatasaray	4-2-3-1	Sané (goal), Osimhen, Yılmaz (assist), Talisca

The game saw intense action, including a VAR review at halftime denying Fenerbahçe a penalty, and multiple fouls disrupting the flow. Galatasaray dominated possession initially, but Fenerbahçe’s resilience shone through in the end.

Standings Impact and Post-Match Analysis

Post-match, Galatasaray held a slim lead in the Süper Lig with 33 points from 14 games (10 wins, 3 draws, 1 loss), while Fenerbahçe sat just one point behind at 32 points (9 wins, 5 draws, 0 losses). This result kept the pressure on both title contenders, with Galatasaray facing Samsunspor next and Fenerbahçe hosting Başakşehir.

The draw highlighted the derby’s unpredictability, with Durán’s injury-time strike preventing Victor Osimhen and Galatasaray from securing a crucial victory. Attendance details were unavailable, but the atmosphere was electric as always in this historic rivalry.

Player Ratings and Highlights

Standout performers included Leroy Sané for his clinical finish and Jhon Durán for his match-saving header. Coaches Okan Buruk (Galatasaray) and José Mourinho (Fenerbahçe) saw their teams share spoils in a game full of drama, yellow cards, and near-misses like Victor Osimhen’s 23rd-minute shot.

Highlights from beIN SPORTS captured the tension, from Sané’s opener to Durán’s towering header, underscoring why this fixture remains Turkish football’s crown jewel.