18.10.2026 21:00
Former referee Fırat Aydınus made assessments about the referee of the Galatasaray - Fenerbahçe derby to be played in the 9th week of the Trendyol Süper Lig. Aydınus pointed to Atilla Karaoğlan as the favorite referee for the derby, while stating that there could be foreign and Spanish names in the VAR team.
Former referee and sports commentator Fırat Aydınus made assessments regarding the possible referees for the Galatasaray - Fenerbahçe derby to be played in the 9th week of the Trendyol Süper Lig. Speaking on Libero TV, Aydınus announced the prominent names for the referee of the giant match.
THE FAVORITE OF THE DERBY IS ATİLLA KARAOĞLAN
Aydınus stated that the name closest to blowing the whistle in the derby clash is Atilla Karaoğlan. The experienced former referee noted that the alternative candidate was Halil Umut Meler and also made a remarkable suggestion for the VAR team.
''IT WOULD BE FOREIGN AND SPANISH''
Fırat Aydınus said for the VAR team, "Atilla Karaoğlan, Halil Umut Meler. Atilla Karaoğlan could be on the field, and Halil Umut Meler could be the fourth official. In VAR, if they are sensible, it will be a foreigner and a Spaniard. If there is a problem with Atilla Karaoğlan, it will be Halil Umut Meler."