The major Istanbul derby between Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe ended with tense scenes and a massive brawl on the pitch. Galatasaray’s 2-1 win sparked anger among Fenerbahçe players, while intervention from staff and stadium security was necessary to calm the situation.
The match between Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe in the Turkish Süper Lig ended with great tensions, after players from both teams became involved in a physical clash following the final whistle.
Galatasaray triumphed 2-1 in the derby known as the “Intercontinental Derby”, but the home side’s celebrations were accompanied by chaotic scenes, while Fenerbahçe players expressed their anger after the defeat.
The situation spiraled out of control following a confrontation between Kerem Aktürkoğlu of Fenerbahçe and opposing players. Galatasaray captain Abdülkerim Bardakcı tried to pull his teammates away from the clash, but tensions escalated further.
Another incident involved midfielder Matteo Guendouzi and a member of the Galatasaray staff. The clash drew the attention of many players, while stadium security personnel also intervened on the pitch.