Okan Buruk Speaks After the Derby: Galatasaray Beat Fenerbahçe 2-1

In the derby played in Week 9 of the Trendyol Süper Lig, Galatasaray defeated Fenerbahçe 2-1 at home. The yellow-reds took the three points with goals from Victor Osimhen.

Speaking after the match, Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk said his team played a very dominant first half and that a bigger scoreline was possible. Buruk said they had taken into account the opponent's stance against their starting eleven, that they spread wide across the pitch, and that they found plenty of space through the rotations of the wing-back and the centre-back and midfielder.

Buruk noted that after the 2-1 the game changed and the team became a little more cautious in order to protect the result. Even so, he said they created many chances in the second half too, and the teknik adam stressed that the difference was clear when looking at the data. Also addressing the fans' support, Buruk said the determination of the stands was reflected in his players.

Buruk considered the win important but reminded everyone that nothing has been won yet. He said the lead remains, but the away trip to Konya will be difficult, and the Champions League matches along with the upcoming fixture against Amedspor are important games ahead. Listing the teams in the title race, Buruk admitted he had forgotten Amedspor, and he congratulated that club as well.

Buruk also said he is pleased with the development of young player Batrakov, that he has adapted to a different style of play, and that he has made progress in his off-the-ball play.