Trabzonspor take on the visitors Galatasaray in the final match of Turkish Cup. The match will be played on Wednesday, April 14th at Kalyon Stadyumu (Gaziantep).
Trabzonspor recently captured the league title for the first time in decades — their last had come during the club’s golden era in the 1980s. That triumph reaffirmed their status as the strongest non-Istanbul-based powerhouse in Turkish football. Last season, although they were far from title contention, they still secured a solid third-place finish. However, this season has been far less stable, with multiple coaching changes and inconsistent form despite winter reinforcements. Only under the current manager, Fatih Tekke, has the team started to show real improvement on the pitch. While there is no longer hope of challenging for top spots in the Süper Lig, the Turkish Cup presents a real opportunity for redemption. With a favorable bracket, Zubkov and his teammates have managed to reach the final. That alone has rekindled belief among supporters that the campaign can end on a high note.
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Galatasaray are strong, but far from flawless. The Yellow-Reds have re-established themselves as the dominant force in Turkish football after a record slump. Much of the credit goes to Okan Buruk, the former club legend who brought the league title back to Istanbul in 2023 and defended it successfully in a fierce race against Fenerbahçe last season. This year, they've managed to create a small but important lead in May. They also knocked out Mourinho’s side in the quarterfinals of the cup — a clash remembered as much for the drama on the sideline as for the result. On the other hand, Galatasaray’s season has not been without setbacks. They lost 0-5 in the Super Cup at the start of the campaign and crashed out of both the Champions League qualifiers and Europa League early on. Teams have proven they can challenge them when they’re not at their best. Even so, they looked dominant in the most recent Süper Lig match, where they beat Trabzonspor 2-0.
The Istanbul giants have won the last four meetings between the two sides. The visitors are clearly the stronger side and have the psychological edge. Expect Galatasaray to win the final in regular time.
Prediction for the match: Galatasaray to win in 90 minutes.
