Superlig 2024-2025: Galatasaray-Fenerbahce, the likely lineups

Galatasaray-Fenerbahce, the likely lineups

The intercontinental derby promises to be one of the most anticipated fixtures of the season, after the first leg’this challenge emerges as the key match for the fate of the league. With a 6-point gap currently separating the Lions from the Yellow Canaries, the match assumes a decisive strategic importance for those who aspire to the title, a defeat for Fenerbahçe would risk almost permanently ending hopes of lifting the Super Lig trophy, while a victory over the hosts could completely reopen the title race.

Buruk lines up in a 3-4-1-2: in goal there'è Muslera; in defense, Cuesta, Sanchez and Bardakci, in midfield, Sara, Torreira, Kutucu and Frankowski; in attack, Yilmaz leads the group with support from Mertens and Osimhen.

Mourinho is aiming for a balanced 3-4-2-1: Egribayat in goal; Skriniar, Mercan,and Amrabat in defense; Yandas, Fred, and Aydin in midfield; and a creative attack with Talisca and Tadic supporting En-Nesyri.

Probable lineups

Galatasaray (3-4-1-2): Muslera; Cuesta, Sanchez, Bardakci; Sara, Torreira, Kutucu, Frankowski; Yilmaz; Mertens, Osimhen. All Buruk.

Fenerbahce (3-4-2-1): Egribayat; Skriniar, Mercan, Amrabat; Müldür, Yandas, Fred, Aydin; Talisca, Tadic; En-Nesyri. All Mourinho.