Mourinho & Fenerbahce close in on Osimhen's Galatasaray after En-Nesyri masterclass

Fenerbahce celebrate a big win.

Mourinho & Fenerbahce close in on Osimhen's Galatasaray after En-Nesyri masterclass

Izuchukwu Akawor • 19:04 - 19.01.2025

Jose Mourinho celebrated a big win with Fenerbahce thanks to an impressive display from his Moroccan star Youssef en-Nesyri.

Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce delivered a stunning performance against Adana Demirspor, significantly narrowing the gap to rivals Galatasaray in the Turkish Süper Lig standings. 

Fenerbahce thrashed their hosts 4-0, with Morocco’s Youssef En-Nesyri the star of the day as they took advantage of a slip-up from Victor Osimhen's Galatasaray against Hatayspor.

En-Nesyri's Show

Moroccan striker En-Nesyri was the standout player of the match, scoring two goals to continue his exceptional form. 

His contributions were decisive as Fenerbahce struggled to break through a resilient Demirspor side, who played with ten men for a portion of the game. 

Morocco's Youssef En-Nesyri with a man of the match display.

Edin Dzeko and Cenk Tosun also found the net, helping secure a comprehensive win for Fenerbahce.

With this victory, Fenerbahce have now cut Galatasaray’s lead in the league to just six points, intensifying the title race as the season progresses. 

Jose Mourinho

Currently, Victor Osimhen’s Galatasaray sit at the top of the Süper Lig table with 51 points, while Fenerbahce follows closely with 45 points after 19 matches.

As the season unfolds, both teams will be looking to solidify their positions. The next few fixtures will be crucial for Fenerbahce as they aim to close the gap further and challenge Galatasaray's dominance in the league. 

Osimhen and Galatasaray remain at the top.

Mourinho's side will need to maintain this momentum if they hope to reclaim the top spot from their bitter rivals.

Fenerbahce's impressive win under Mourinho highlights their potential as serious contenders for the Süper Lig title this season. With En-Nesyri in fine form and a strong squad backing him, fans can expect an exciting second half of the season as they chase down their rivals.