Galatasaray Top of the Table Ahead of Derby Against Fenerbahce

League leaders Galatasaray will host Fenerbahce at RAMS Park tomorrow in Matchday 9 of the Trendyol Super Lig. The derby kicks off at 21:30, and the match will be refereed by Atilla Karaoglan.

Galatasaray started the season with 6 wins and 2 draws and finished Matchday 8 at the top with 19 points. Fenerbahce have 5 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats for 16 points, entering the round in third place.

The yellow-reds have a significant absentee. Portuguese star Rafael Leao will not be available for the derby due to a mild-to-moderate strain in his groin muscle sustained in the 77th minute of the 1-0 win over Gencler Birligi. Galatasaray, meanwhile, will take the field in good spirits after their 4-2 Champions League win away at Lille.

The home side have not lost a Super Lig match at their ground in their last 39 games. A significant share of the 10 points Galatasaray have collected in the league this season has come from late goals. In the first week, against Arca Corum FK, they came back from 2-1 down to earn a 2-2 draw, with Osimhen scoring in the 90th minute.