Galatasaray defeated Fenerbahce 3-0 in an Istanbul derby on April 26, 2026. The victory allowed Galatasaray to extend their lead in the Turkish Super Lig to seven points. Following the match, Galatasaray accused referees of bias.
Victor Osimhen opened the scoring in the 40th minute. He netted his 13th goal of the season, further solidifying his impact this year. Baris Yilmaz doubled the lead with a penalty in the 67th minute. Lucas Torreira capped off the scoring with a goal in the 83rd minute.
Fenerbahce struggled throughout the match. They missed a penalty in the first half and had a player sent off in the 62nd minute. This red card significantly impacted their chances of mounting a comeback.
Club President Dursun Ozbek rewarded Galatasaray with a €2 million win bonus after the match. The win puts Galatasaray on track for their fourth consecutive Turkish championship.
Galatasaray has accumulated 74 points from 31 matches, with three matches remaining this season. Fenerbahce sits second with 67 points, trailing Galatasaray by seven.
After the match, Galatasaray made strong statements regarding officiating. They declared, “Despite these referees, we’re still leading… We see what you’re doing… In the end, the good ones will win again!” This reflects ongoing tensions between Galatasaray and the Turkish Football Federation.
The team will face Samsunspor on May 2. A win or draw in that match would secure them the championship title.