24.02.2025 11:10
Galatasaray's head coach Okan Buruk has faced three different Portuguese managers during his time in charge of the yellow-red team in derbies. Buruk did not give any points to Jorge Jesus, Fernando Santos, and Jose Mourinho. Under Okan Buruk's management, Galatasaray gained a significant advantage over their rivals with derby victories in the last two seasons in which they were champions.
Super League giant Galatasaray's head coach Okan Buruk has faced 3 different Portuguese coaches during his time at the helm of the yellow-red team in derbies.
HE DID NOT GIVE POINTS TO PORTUGUESE COACHES
Before the important match to be played this evening at RAMS Park, the derby record of Galatasaray's experienced coach Okan Buruk was put under the microscope. Buruk did not give points to Jorge Jesus, Fernando Santos, and Jose Mourinho.
Under the management of Okan Buruk, Galatasaray gained a significant advantage over their rivals with derby victories in the last 2 seasons in which they became champions. Buruk experienced 7 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses in 10 matches against Fenerbahçe and Beşiktaş with the yellow-red team.
During his time at Galatasaray, Okan Buruk faced 3 different Portuguese coaches in derbies. In his first season, he achieved a 3-0 victory at home and away against Fenerbahçe, managed by Jorge Jesus. In his second season, he defeated Beşiktaş, coached by Fernando Santos, 1-0 away. Finally, in the first half of this season, Okan Buruk won against Fenerbahçe, led by Jose Mourinho, with a score of 3-1, establishing a significant superiority over Portuguese coaches in derbies.