Mon May 26 17:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Fenerbahçe Suffers Shock Defeat to Relegated Hatayspor in Dramatic Match
**Mersin, Türkiye** – In a Süper Lig match filled with firsts and unexpected turns, Fenerbahçe fell to a surprising 4-1 defeat against already-relegated Hatayspor. The match, played in Mersin, saw a rotated Fenerbahçe squad struggle against a determined Hatayspor side.
Fenerbahçe, who entered the match with no chance of winning the league title after Galatasaray already sealed it, took an early lead in the 28th minute through En-Nesyri after a Bekaj save rebounded right to him. However, the lead was short-lived as Mert Müldür received a straight red card in the 39th minute for a foul in the box, marking the first red card for a Fenerbahçe player in the Süper Lig this season. Görkem Sağlam’s ensuing free-kick was saved, but moments later, a free-kick from Massanga deflected off the post and goalkeeper Osman Ertuğrul Çetin’s back to equalize.
The second half saw Hatayspor take control. A calamitous error from goalkeeper Çetin allowed Boutobba to score an easy goal in the 53rd minute. Görkem Sağlam then converted a penalty in the 63rd minute, and Okoronkwo sealed the victory with a goal in the 66th minute.
The match also saw Jose Mourinho make three changes to the Fenerbahçe starting lineup, including giving a start to young goalkeeper Osman Ertuğrul Çetin. While En-Nesyri continued his impressive scoring record, it wasn’t enough to overcome Hatayspor’s resilience and Fenerbahçe’s defensive woes.
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