Fenerbahçe 4-0 Sivasspor

The Fenerbahçe-Sivasspor matchup marked the 37th time the two teams have met in the league. Fenerbahçe emerged victorious, scoring through Samet in the 24th minute, Tadic from a penalty in the 54th, Amrabat with a long-range shot in the 82nd, and Saint-Maximin in the 90+4 minute.

Chasing the Top Spot

With this win, Fenerbahçe climbed to second place with 26 points, continuing its pursuit of Galatasaray. This loss ended Sivasspor’s three-game winning streak, leaving them at 17 points.

Amrabat contributed a goal from long range, marking his third goal in the last three matches.

Key Moments

• 6th Minute: En-Nesyri’s header from Tadic’s cross went over the bar.
• 24th Minute: Samet Akaydın put Fenerbahçe ahead, converting Mert Hakan‘s cross into a goal.
• 54th Minute: Tadic scored from a penalty, extending Fenerbahçe’s lead.
• 82nd Minute: Amrabat’s powerful long-range shot hit the back of the net.
• 90+4th Minute: Saint-Maximin scored Fenerbahçe’s fourth goal.

Starting Lineups

• Fenerbahçe: Livakovic, Osayi-Samuel, Çağlar, Samet, Kostic, Mert Hakan, Amrabat, Tadic, Szymanski, Saint-Maximin, En-Nesyri.
• Sivasspor: Nikolic, Murat, Radakovic, Sundberg, Turgunboev, Poungouras, Samuel, Charisis, Garry Rodrigues, Keita Balde, Koita.

Mourinho in the Stands

Fenerbahçe’s coach, Jose Mourinho, watched from the stands due to his suspension, having received an additional one-match ban after the Trabzonspor game.

Samet Akaydın Returns After 337 Days

Samet Akaydın, who started for Fenerbahçe, made his first official appearance in 337 days, last playing in the first half of the 2023-2024 season before a loan stint with Panathinaikos.

Mert Hakan Yandaş Starts in the League for the First Time

Fenerbahçe’s Mert Hakan Yandaş made his first league start of the season. The 30-year-old captain last started in the league in Fenerbahçe’s win against Galatasaray last season.

Four Players Missing for Fenerbahçe

Fenerbahçe was without four players: Cengiz Ünder, Jayden Oosterwolde, İrfan Can Kahveci, and Levent Mercan.

Commemorating Mustafa Kemal Atatürk

Ahead of the game, Fenerbahçe held a memorial for Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, founder of the Turkish Republic, marking the 86th anniversary of his passing. Players entered the field holding a banner honoring Atatürk, and a moment of silence was observed.

Osayi’s 100th League Appearance

Fenerbahçe’s Bright Osayi-Samuel made his 100th league appearance and 150th overall match for Fenerbahçe in this game. The Nigerian player joined Fenerbahçe in January 2021 and has been a consistent presence for the club.