In the latest Turkish classic encounter, Galatasaray faced a youth team from Fenerbahçe on April 7, 2024, in the Turkish Super Cup. This was due to their discontent over playing this trophy just four days before their Conference League match against Olympiacos.

At the start of the match, the players showed their discontent by standing still, but Galatasaray's forward, Mauro Icardi, opened the scoring in the first minute. This led to the canaries leaving the field in protest. Subsequently, the visitors celebrated their fourteenth Super Cup title.

Fenerbahçe's president, Ali Koç, was criticized for losing a title and for his team's actions, to which he explained in a press conference: "It's time to reset Turkish football. We are in a period where it is necessary to rebuild Turkish football. There are qualified personnel in Turkey to do this. This is the moment when impartiality, fair competition, and sports ethics must take precedence."

This is how the last edition of the Turkish classic unfolded; the next one will determine the race for the Süper Lig, with Galatasaray in first place with 99 points while Fenerbahce needs a victory to contend for the title with their 93 points.

Don't miss the next big Süper Lig classic between Galatasaray vs Fenerbahce this Sunday, May 19th on beIN SPORTS. Can Galatasaray crown themselves by defeating their arch-rival? Or can Fenerbahce spoil the party away and keep their chances alive in the league?