The Intercontinental Derby between Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray finished in a 1–1 draw on 1 December 2025 at Ülker Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium in Istanbul, with Galatasaray taking the lead through Leroy Sané before Jhon Durán rescued a late equaliser for Fenerbahçe in stoppage time. Galatasaray led 1–0 until injury time when Fenerbahçe levelled at 90+5′.

Key events and timeline

27′ — Leroy Sané put Galatasaray ahead with a well-taken goal that gave his side the opening lead. (27′)
62′ — Yellow card shown to a Galatasaray player, affecting midfield discipline and tempo.
63′ — Tactical substitutions from both sides as managers searched for control in the final third.
90+5′ — Jhon Durán headed home a dramatic late equaliser to deny Galatasaray victory and earn Fenerbahçe a point.

Final score, formations and context

Final score: Fenerbahçe 1–1 Galatasaray.

Reported formations: Fenerbahçe lined up in a 4-1-4-1 shape while Galatasaray used a 4-2-3-1 setup, with both teams showing attacking intent and tactical adjustments across the match.

Standings impact and immediate consequences

Galatasaray moved to 33 points in the Süper Lig following the draw, maintaining a narrow lead in the title race.
Fenerbahçe climbed to 32 points, keeping pressure on the top of the table after the late equaliser.
Both sides will quickly turn attention to their upcoming league fixtures and squad management after an intense derby test.

Player performances and talking points

Leroy Sané — Decisive opening goal and influence in Galatasaray’s attacking phases.
Jhon Durán — Match-winning mentality shown by scoring a crucial injury-time header to salvage a draw for Fenerbahçe.
Victor Osimhen (Galatasaray) — Continuous threat; his movement demanded attention from the Fenerbahçe defence.
Midfield battles — Several fouls and tactical fouls shaped the rhythm; substitutions after 60 minutes changed momentum.

Match statistics snapshot

Statistic	Fenerbahçe	Galatasaray
Goals	1	1
Key scorers	Jhon Durán (90+5′)	Leroy Sané (27′)
Typical formation	4-1-4-1	4-2-3-1

What the managers will consider next

Defensive concentration in added time for Galatasaray after conceding late.
Fenerbahçe’s substitution timing and set-piece preparation that produced the late goal.
Squad rotation and suspension management ahead of congested fixtures in December.

Where to watch highlights and full match coverage

Highlights and full-match packages have been made available by major sports broadcasters and official league outlets; fans can view condensed highlights to review the decisive moments, including Sané’s opener and Durán’s stoppage-time header.