Galatasaray head into enemy territory on Wednesday, clashing with archrival Fenerbahçe at Ülker Stadium within the Turkish Cup quarterfinals.
After a troublesome league loss to Beşiktaş, the Lions purpose to rebound by eliminating their bitter foes and reigniting their cup ambitions.
Cup journey thus far
Galatasaray started their marketing campaign within the group stage, ending second in Group C with 5 factors from one win and two attracts towards Başakşehir, Konyaspor, and Boluspor.
Now, they appear to take a significant step towards the title with a victory in Kadıköy.
Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen has been a goal-scoring machine for Galatasaray, netting 26 occasions this season – 20 within the Süper Lig and 6 within the UEFA Europa League.
Behind him, Barış Alper Yılmaz and Yunus Akgün have every chipped in with 11 objectives.
Balanced scoring in Cup
Galatasaray has showcased a well-rounded assault within the cup, scoring six objectives from six totally different gamers.
Alvaro Morata, Abdülkerim Bardakcı, Davinson Sanchez, Ahmed Kutucu, Yusuf Demir, and Eyüp Aydın have all discovered the web, highlighting the squad’s depth.
Galatasaray has performed 5 derbies this season – 4 within the league and one within the TFF Super Cup – securing two wins, two losses, and a draw.
Notably, they’re unbeaten of their final three journeys to Ülker Stadium, with two victories and one draw.
Their final away loss to Fenerbahçe got here on April 10, 2022, in a 2-0 defeat.
403rd chapter
This storied rivalry started on Jan. 17, 1909, when Galatasaray gained 2-0 at “Papazın Çayırı,” the positioning of as we speak’s Ülker Stadium.
In 402 conferences, Fenerbahçe holds the sting with 149 wins to Galatasaray’s 129 (one by default), whereas 124 matches led to attracts.
The Yellow Canaries have scored 542 objectives to the Lions’ 500, together with a 3-0 default win within the latest Super Cup.
In 27 earlier Turkish Cup conferences, Galatasaray have reigned supreme, profitable 14 occasions in comparison with Fenerbahçe’s three.
Ten clashes ended degree.
The Lions have additionally outscored their rivals 44-29 on this competitors.
Recent type in derbies
Galatasaray have had the higher hand of their final 10 encounters, profitable 5 (one by default) whereas Fenerbahçe claimed three victories.
In that span, the Lions have netted 14 occasions to the Canaries’ six.
The most up-to-date derby, the TFF Super Cup in April, noticed Galatasaray take a 1-0 lead earlier than Fenerbahçe deserted the match, leading to a 3-0 default win.
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