Süper Lig 2025/26: Galatasaray Deny Fenerbahçe Again
Galatasaray claimed the Süper Lig title with 77 points, finishing just 3 points ahead of fierce rivals Fenerbahçe (74 pts). The Istanbul derby rivalry defined the entire season — two clubs separated by a single dropped point on multiple occasions, with the title decided in the final weeks.
Final Standings (Top 6 + Relegated)
| Pos | Club | Pts | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Galatasaray 🏆 UCL | 77 | |||
| 2 | Fenerbahçe UEL | 74 | |||
| 3 | Trabzonspor UECL | 69 | |||
| 4 | Beşiktaş | 60 | |||
| 5 | Başakşehir | 57 | |||
| 6 | Göztepe | 55 | |||
| 17 | Fatih Karagümrük ↓ | 30 | |||
| 18 | Kayserispor ↓ | 30 | |||
The Title Race
Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe were inseparable for most of the season. Both clubs scored 77 goals — an extraordinary coincidence. Galatasaray's superior defensive record (30 goals conceded vs 37 for Fenerbahçe) proved the decisive factor as the two sides finished level on goals scored.
Trabzonspor (69 pts) had an excellent campaign in 3rd, showing the Turkish league is more than just a two-horse race. Beşiktaş (60 pts) in 4th disappointed given their squad quality, while Başakşehir (57 pts) performed above expectations.
European Qualification
Galatasaray qualified for the Champions League. Fenerbahçe enter the Europa League. Trabzonspor secured Conference League football — their first European campaign in three seasons.
Relegation
Fatih Karagümrük (30 pts) and Kayserispor (30 pts) were relegated. Both finished on 30 points; Kayserispor went down on the worse goal difference (-35 vs -23).
The Story: The Greatest Derby Season
The Galatasaray-Fenerbahçe rivalry reached new heights in 2025/26. The two Istanbul derbies produced a combined 9 goals and drew television audiences of over 40 million across Turkey and the diaspora.
Galatasaray's Mauro Icardi ended the season as the league's top scorer, while Fenerbahçe's squad boasted the best collective attacking output. The rivalry has never been so evenly matched — the 3-point margin flattered Galatasaray.
Looking Ahead
Fenerbahçe will be desperate to end their wait for a title. Trabzonspor aim to close the gap on the Istanbul giants. Karagümrük and Kayserispor face the TFF First League.
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