28.11.2025 17:35
Former Fenerbahçe player Pierre van Hooijdonk spoke about the Fenerbahçe-Galatasaray derby. Hooijdonk, who experienced two championships during the 2003-2005 period, stated that he expects Fenerbahçe to win 1-0, but he did not overlook the possibility of a draw. Acknowledging that Galatasaray has a strong squad, Hooijdonk emphasized that there are no guarantees in football regarding any detail. He also expressed that he cannot forget the 2-2 draw in the Galatasaray-Fenerbahçe derby in 2003 and that scoring a goal in that match was a source of pride for him.
Pierre van Hooijdonk, who experienced back-to-back championships during his time at Fenerbahçe from 2003 to 2005, made special evaluations for TRT Spor regarding the Fenerbahçe–Galatasaray derby to be played on Monday in Kadıköy.
Hooijdonk, noting that Fenerbahçe has improved under Tedesco, stated that the derby will be highly intense, saying, "It will be a tough match for Fenerbahçe because Galatasaray has a stronger squad. But in football, there are no guarantees with these details. We had also managed to become champions during times when we did not have the best squad."
UNFORGETTABLE DERBY: I CAN'T FORGET IT
Hooijdonk mentioned that he cannot forget the Galatasaray–Fenerbahçe derby that ended 2-2 in 2003, saying, "I scored a goal in that match. Scoring against Galatasaray or Beşiktaş is a source of pride for a Fenerbahçe player. You feel happy for the away fans. It is a match that I can never forget."
SCORE PREDICTION: FENERBAHÇE WINS 1-0
The Dutch legend also shared his score prediction for the big match, stating, "I expect Fenerbahçe to win 1-0. However, a draw is also possible."