20 September 2026 Football Agenda: Trabzonspor, Turkey Squad

The last Süper Lig round before the international break has been full of surprises. What happened in Trabzon on Saturday is still the talk of the day, and on Sunday Fenerbahçe and Beşiktaş take the pitch.

Trabzonspor's dream start under Reis: Galatasaray beaten 4-0

Trabzonspor beat Galatasaray 4-0 at home in Week 6. Thomas Reis took over this week after Fatih Tekke's departure, and his first match on the touchline could hardly have gone better. Salah was the man of the match with a hat-trick and an assist. The result lifted Trabzonspor from 7 to 10 points.

After the game Reis said the squad had only two intensive training sessions all week, yet carried out the game plan flawlessly. Quick transitions and aggressive pressing were the highlights, and he said he was proud of his team. Galatasaray arrived as unbeaten league leaders, having lost their Champions League opener. This defeat is a heavy blow in the league too.

Red card for Okan Buruk: he will miss the Kasımpaşa match

The other talking point was the red card shown to Galatasaray coach Okan Buruk in the 72nd minute. After Savic's challenge on Sane, referee Batuhan Kolak showed a yellow card and listened to the VAR but stuck with his decision. Buruk protested heavily and was sent off.

After the match Buruk said he had not insulted the referee, that he had only asked about the incident, and that the referee sent him off deliberately. As a result of the card, Buruk will not be on the bench for the Kasımpaşa match after the break. That is not a disciplinary board decision but the automatic consequence of the red card. Whether any further sanction follows will become clear once the reports are reviewed.

Fenerbahçe and Beşiktaş in action on Sunday

Fenerbahçe host Eyüpspor at 17:00 today. The yellow-canaries are on 7 points. Coach İsmail Kartal urged supporters not to lose hope. "We have a very long road ahead," he said, describing Fenerbahçe as one of the biggest title contenders. On the injury front, Mert Müldür is reportedly the only absentee.

At 20:00 in Diyarbakır, Amed Sportif Faaliyetler and Beşiktaş meet for the first time in Süper Lig history. Beşiktaş are on 12 points, Amed on 10. A Beşiktaş win could put them top, and the league may well go into the break with a new leader. Follow official sources for both results.

Beşiktaş start Europe with a flourish

On 17 September, Beşiktaş beat Marseille 4-1 at Tüpraş Stadyumu in their first UEFA Europa League match. It was 1-1 at half-time, and the goals came from İlhan Fakılı, Cerny, Murillo and Poku. It was a special week for Fakılı: Montella called him up to the senior national team squad for the first time.

Montella names a 29-man squad

Vincenzo Montella announced a 29-player squad for the UEFA Nations League A matches. Arda Güler and Can Uzun are both included. Adil Demirbağ, Bartuğ Elmaz, Melih Kabasakal and İlhan Fakılı are called up for the first time. Players report to the Riva facilities on 21 September.

The schedule: France in Kocaeli on 26 September, Italy in Bursa on 28 September, Belgium in Liège on 2 October and Italy again in Bologna on 5 October. Four matches in quick succession will shape Montella's rotation plans.

Around Europe: Barcelona keep winning, the Madrid derby looms

In La Liga, Barcelona won 3-1 away at Sevilla. Fofana headed Sevilla in front, but Raphinha responded with a hat-trick. It was Barcelona's eighth straight win.

Sunday brings the Madrid derby, with Atlético Madrid hosting Real Madrid at the Metropolitano. Real trail leaders Barcelona by three points. Rodrygo, Militão and Mendy are out injured, while Mbappé has eight goals in seven matches. In the Premier League, Bournemouth v Liverpool and Fulham v Manchester United are on today's card. Liverpool have one league win, Bournemouth have none, Fulham have 1 point and Manchester United 4.

The agenda may change during the day; follow official announcements.