Brawl erupts after Galatasaray's 2-1 win over Fenerbahçe

A massive brawl broke out after Galatasaray defeated Fenerbahçe 2-1 in the Süper Lig clash at Rams Park on Monday, October 26. The match, decided by a Victor Osimhen double, was marred by tension from the opening seconds and ended with police intervention and two red cards. Source: Excélsior

The brawl

As the final whistle blew, Fenerbahçe's Kerem Aktürkoğlu confronted Galatasaray's Roland Sallai, sparking a verbal and physical altercation that quickly drew in players from both benches. Source: El Mercurio The situation escalated when Fenerbahçe defender Archie Brown and Galatasaray's Abdülkerim Bardakcı wrestled to the ground. Police entered the pitch to separate the teams, a process that took 3–4 minutes. Source: Excélsior

Disciplinary action

Referees issued red cards to Bardakcı and Brown for aggression, while Aktürkoğlu and Sallai received yellow cards. Source: Excélsior Brown later accused Bardakcı of grabbing his hair, stating: "That's what they do in Galatasaray. They scratch people and pull hair." Source: El Mercurio

Aftermath

Galatasaray posted a provocative message on social media, calling Fenerbahçe "the most bitter losers of all time" and saying they are "destined to lose." Source: El Mercurio