Mass brawl erupts after Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe derby

A violent confrontation erupted between players of Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe immediately following the final whistle of their 9th-round Turkish League match on October 26, 2026. The derby, which concluded with a 2-1 victory for Galatasaray, was overshadowed by chaotic scenes on the pitch. Initial tension escalated from a verbal altercation between Fenerbahçe’s Kerem Aktürkoğlu and Galatasaray’s Roland Sallai, which quickly spiraled into a mass brawl involving staff and substitutes from both benches.

The most severe physical altercations involved Fenerbahçe’s Archie Brown and Galatasaray’s Abdülkerim Bardakcı, who were filmed fighting on the ground. Despite the intensity of the incident, no specific injuries have been officially reported. While officials and staff attempted to intervene, the violence has triggered widespread controversy throughout the Turkish football community. The match, known for its intense rivalry, has left league authorities under pressure to address the conduct of the athletes involved during this post-match event.