Süper Lig Standings: Beşiktaş Stunned in Oğuzhan Çakır’s 18 October Match
The Trendyol Süper Lig reached a thrilling climax on October 18, 2025, as matchday nine unfolded. Young referee Oğuzhan Çakır officiated a significant match between Beşiktaş and Gençlerbirliği, resulting in an unexpected defeat for the home team. This outcome altered the standings in the league, with Galatasaray maintaining their lead while traditional powerhouses like Trabzonspor and Fenerbahçe recovered some ground.
Süper Lig Standings: Key Changes Following the Matches
On the day of the matches, the Süper Lig standings saw substantial shifts. Before October 18, 2025, Galatasaray led the league with 22 points, followed by Trabzonspor with 17 points. Göztepe and Fenerbahçe were close behind, both accruing 16 points. In contrast, Beşiktaş had gathered 13 points over seven games.
After the matches concluded, the updated standings revealed Beşiktaş dropping to the 13th position, while Gençlerbirliği climbed to 8 points. Here is a summary of the current standings:
| Rank | Team | Played (P) | Won (W) | Drawn (D) | Lost (L) | Points (Pts) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Galatasaray | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 22 |
| 2 | Trabzonspor | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 17 |
| 3 | Göztepe | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 16 |
| 4 | Fenerbahçe | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 16 |
| 5 | Beşiktaş | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 13 |
| 14 | Gençlerbirliği | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 |
Match Highlights: Beşiktaş vs. Gençlerbirliği
The match took place at Tüpraş Stadium, where Beşiktaş initially took the lead with a goal from Cengiz Ünder in the 47th minute. However, the tide turned when David Jurasek scored an own goal in the 79th minute, bringing Gençlerbirliği level. Later, Franco Tongya secured the victory for Gençlerbirliği with a goal in the 82nd minute, concluding the match with a score of 2-1.
This match, broadcast on beIN Sports 2, was notable not only for the unexpected result but also for Oğuzhan Çakır’s officiating. His decisions sparked discussions among fans and analysts alike.
Looking Ahead
The Süper Lig remains aflame with competition as teams jockey for position. Galatasaray’s firm grip on the top will be heavily contested, and the disappointing loss for Beşiktaş complicates their pursuit of the title. Fans will be watching closely as the league continues to unfold in the weeks ahead.
