Mourinho’s derby debut ends in defeat as Galatasaray beats Fenerbahce 3-1

In the sixth week of Turkish Super Lig, Galatasaray triumphed over Fenerbahce with a commanding 3-1 victory in a highly anticipated derby.

This match marked a significant moment for Fenerbahce’s coach, Jose Mourinho, as it was his first encounter against their fierce rivals, culminating in a surprising defeat.

Meanwhile, Galatasaray ended Fenerbahce’s 32-match unbeaten streak in the Super Lig. With this result, Galatasaray managed to maintain their lead in the league.

seems like we're cooking a special one tonight 🍲🤭

— Galatasaray EN (@Galatasaray) September 21, 2024

Galatasaray establishes early dominance

Galatasaray established dominance early in the match, taking a strong lead by halftime:

• 20th minute: Dominik Livakovic opened the scoring for Galatasaray with an own goal.
• 28th minute: Dries Mertens doubled the lead, bringing the score to 2-0 by the end of the first half.

Continuing their momentum into the second half, Galatasaray secured their victory with further scoring:

• 59th minute: Gabriel Davi Gomes netted the third goal, extending the lead to 3-0.
• 63nd minute: Fenerbahce found the net when Edin Dzeko converted a penalty, making it 3-1.

Despite Fenerbahce’s attempts to rally and close the gap, Galatasaray’s early lead and solid performance ensured their victory.