Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s Beşiktaş secured a 1-0 away win against Fenerbahçe on Sunday, with Gedson Fernandes’ first-half goal proving decisive.
The victory marks a significant milestone for Solskjaer and deals a major blow to José Mourinho’s Süper Lig title aspirations.
Despite Fenerbahçe’s second-half dominance, they couldn’t break down a resolute Beşiktaş defense.
The result leaves them eight points behind leaders Galatasaray with just four games remaining.
Mourinho, while respectful of Solskjaer, hinted at frustrations with the “system” in Turkish football. Solskjaer, in contrast, downplayed the win, urging his team to maintain consistency.
The derby also saw significant fan unrest, with calls for the Fenerbahçe president’s removal.
While Beşiktaş eyes a Europa League spot, Mourinho’s future at Fenerbahçe remains uncertain amidst his apparent dissatisfaction with the league’s dynamics.
