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Thrilling Draw in Istanbul Derby Between Galatasaray and Besiktas
Istanbul, Turkey – In a match filled with tension and emotion, Galatasaray and Besiktas drew at RAMS Park, in a game corresponding to the eighth matchday of the Süper Lig. The match, played on October 4, 2025, was marked by cards and intensity in every play.
Besiktas took an early lead in the 12th minute with a goal by T. Abraham, after a play with no apparent assist. However, the game took a dramatic turn with the expulsion of D. Sánchez for a red card in the 34th minute, leaving Galatasaray with ten men. The first half was dotted with yellow cards, including cautions for E. Topcu and V. Osimhen.
In the second half, Galatasaray managed to equalize in the 55th minute thanks to a goal by I. Gundogan, assisted by L. Torreira. Despite being a man down, the home team showed character and determination. The rest of the match was marked by numerous fouls and cards, reflecting the intensity with which both teams contested every ball. Referee Yasin Kol showed a total of six additional yellow cards, including late cautions for E. B. Toure and O. Kokcu of Besiktas.
The match ended in a draw that leaves a bittersweet taste for both teams. Galatasaray, with 52% possession and 14 shots, will have to regret the early expulsion, while Besiktas, with 48% possession and 11 shots, could not capitalize on their numerical advantage to take the victory.
Substitutions galatasaray: at minute 26 W. Singo came in and R. Sallai went out., at minute 77 I. Gundogan came in and Gabriel Sara went out., at minute 77 Y. Akgun came in and E. Elmali went out., at minute 86 B. A. Yilmaz came in and L. Sane went out., at minute 86 V. Osimhen came in and M. Icardi went out.
Substitutions besiktas: at minute 66 E. Topcu came in and F. Uduokhai went out., at minute 67 V. Cerny came in and C. Under went out., at minute 83 T. Abraham came in and M. Rashica went out., at minute 86 W. Ndidi came in and R. Yilmaz went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Galatasaray
Besiktas
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