Okan Buruk evaluates the Fenerbahce win

Galatasaray spoke after its 2-1 derby win over Fenerbahce, with head coach Okan Buruk giving his assessment. Buruk said that after seeing the opponent's starting eleven, they planned how they would play and spread across the pitch well. He said the movement in the first half, supported by fullback and centre-back and midfielder rotations, helped them create many chances.

Buruk admitted that the game changed somewhat once his side was in control of the scoreline. Even so, he said they created many chances in the second half too and stressed that the gap in the data was clear. The coach said the support of the fans raised his players' determination. He noted that the opponent went for second balls and long passes, so they took advantage of the attacking opportunities that arose.

Okan Buruk also highlighted the development of young player Batrakov. He praised Batrakov's progress in pressing high up the pitch and in his off-the-ball play, and pointed to his good understanding with Osimhen. Buruk judged the team's overall performance to be very good.

Buruk said the derby win was important but that nothing has been won yet. He described the trip to Konya, the Champions League matches and the game against Amedspor as the tough tests ahead.