Fri May 09 19:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Fenerbahçe Cruises to 4-1 Victory Over Başakşehir, Despite Missing Key Players
**Istanbul, Turkey** – Fenerbahçe secured a convincing 4-1 away victory against Başakşehir in a crucial Türkiye Sigorta Basketbol Süper Ligi match, extending their hopes for the league title despite the absence of several key players. The win, however, came at a cost as two players, Sofyan Amrabat and İsmail Yüksek, received yellow cards and will miss the upcoming match against Eyüpspor.
Goals from Mert Müldür (44′), Milan Skriniar (60′), Youssef En-Nesyri (86′), and Oğuz Aydın (90+4′) sealed the victory for Fenerbahçe. Başakşehir’s lone goal came from Ömer Faruk Beyaz in the 90+1′ minute. Fenerbahçe’s goalkeeper, Dominik Livakovic, also made a crucial penalty save in the 20th minute.
Fenerbahçe coach Jose Mourinho made six changes to the starting lineup compared to their previous match against Beşiktaş, with several players missing due to injury or suspension. Allan Saint-Maximin, Mert Hakan Yandaş, and Çağlar Söyüncü were all unavailable for the match. Despite the changes, Fenerbahçe demonstrated a strong performance, showcasing their depth of talent.
The lack of Fenerbahçe fan support was notable, with significant empty spaces observed in the Başakşehir stadium. The team’s performance, however, provided a much-needed boost in their title chase, though they remain eight points behind league leaders Galatasaray with four matches remaining.
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