Fenerbahçe and Başakşehir faced off in the 15th week of the Turkish Süper Lig at Başakşehir Fatih Terim Stadium. The match saw Fenerbahçe take an early lead with a goal from captain Milan Skriniar, who scored from a corner kick delivered by Asensio, putting Fenerbahçe ahead 1-0. Throughout the game, both teams created scoring opportunities, with Başakşehir coming close to equalizing via Nuno Da Costa’s effort and Eldor Shomurodov’s shot, which hit the crossbar. Ederson, Fenerbahçe’s goalkeeper, made a critical save to deny Da Costa a goal. The first half ended in a goalless draw, with the match remaining tense and competitive. In the second half, Başakşehir’s Fayzullaev received a yellow card early, and Kerem Aktürkoğlu, who had been injured, returned to the pitch after treatment. Fenerbahçe’s coach Domenico Tedesco explained the tactical decision to start with fresh players like Talisca, Oğuz Aydın, and Duran, emphasizing their energy and performance. The game featured several key moments, including a penalty appeal for Başakşehir that was not awarded, and a series of substitutions due to injuries and tactical changes. Fenerbahçe’s defensive line was tested, but they maintained their lead until the final whistle. The match ended with Fenerbahçe winning, extending their unbeaten streak in the league to 14 matches, and maintaining their position at the top of the standings. The game was officiated by VAR referee Alper Çetin, and the match was broadcast live on beIN SPORTS 1. Both teams fielded strong lineups, with Fenerbahçe’s starting eleven including Ederson, Semedo, Skriniar, and Talisca, while Başakşehir’s lineup featured Muhammed, Duarte, and Harit. The match marked the 35th league encounter between the two teams, with Fenerbahçe having won 20 of the previous matches. The result further solidifies Fenerbahçe’s dominance in recent fixtures against Başakşehir, who last defeated Fenerbahçe in February 2022. The game demonstrated tactical discipline, key saves, and strategic substitutions, making it a significant fixture in the Süper Lig season.