Beşiktaş Reached the Top Inside Opponents' Penalty Areas in the First Nine Weeks

Beşiktaş head coach Vincenzo Italiano's high-tempo, pressing and constantly attacking approach was also reflected in the statistics. The black-and-white side touched the ball inside the opponent's penalty area 298 times in the first nine weeks of the season. The team is said to have delivered its most productive performance of the last five years.

During this period, Beşiktaş took 159 shots and scored 57 on target. Attacking effectiveness has followed a trend above previous seasons. Rivals were under serious pressure, especially in matches played at Dolmabahçe.

The 45 penalty area actions against Erzurum FK and the 42 against Başakşehir stood out. The Eagles, who have made their style of play accepted by rival teams, also maintained a high average. Compared with previous seasons, the difference is becoming more pronounced.

In none of the last four years had Beşiktaş come close to the 250 mark in the first nine weeks. Italiano's players, who have reached 298 this season, have taken the top spot in this category by a wide margin.