18.03.2025 12:41
Galatasaray's head coach Okan Buruk, while introducing the Kemerburgaz Metin Oktay Facilities to the press, responded to the question of whether the potential championship celebration would take place in Florya or Kemerburgaz by saying, "We hope to do it in Florya. We have a long way to go. We have 9 very important matches ahead of us," indicating the location where the possible celebrations would be held.
Galatasaray introduced the completed Kemerburgaz Metin Oktay Facilities to the press at an iftar program attended by president Dursun Özbek, board members, Sportif AŞ managers, and head coach Okan Buruk. Buruk made striking statements here and provided an address for potential championship celebrations.
"FLORYA'S ATMOSPHERE IS DIFFERENT"
Okan Buruk stated, "Our dining hall is beautiful, our room is beautiful, everything is available. The ball is now in our court. Florya's atmosphere has always been different. It had a spiritual power. But we have brought that here. Hopefully, we will experience beautiful days here from now on and hold celebrations here."
"WE WILL DO IT IN FLORYA"
When asked whether the potential championship celebration would be in Florya or Kemerburgaz, Okan Buruk replied, "We will do it in Florya, hopefully. Our road is long. We have 9 very important matches. We will prepare very well here. The pitches are good, the fitness is very nice. After seeing the fitness, we are constantly going into fitness with the coaches. (Laughing) The pitches are very nice. It makes a big difference. It has greatly changed the quality of training. It was very important. We need to thank everyone who contributed. It may seem easy, but this is a very important thing. The president and our board, who made this happen, have provided a very important service for Galatasaray. We need to appreciate the value of this place. Together with the players, we will understand its value."
"OUR EXCITEMENT INCREASES AS MAY APPROACHES"
Galatasaray's head coach Okan Buruk stated after their 4-0 victory against Antalyaspor in the 28th week of the Trendyol Super League, "We needed such a victory. The weather has warmed up, and our excitement increases as May approaches. We showed that on the field today. At the beginning of the match, our opponent switched to a 5-man defense. We did not expect that. It happened last week too. We had some difficulties adapting to the game at the beginning. We struggled a bit more in creating here. But the first goal, the second goal, the chances... We found more options. I think we played much better in the second half. The score did not increase, but we did not give away chances, we created chances. I think we were in a good place. We achieved an important victory."
POINT DIFFERENCE 9
After this victory, Galatasaray's closest follower Fenerbahçe drew 0-0 at home against Samsunspor. Thus, the point difference between the two teams became 9, along with the match deficit of the yellow-navy team. If Galatasaray wins 7 of their remaining 9 matches, they will become champions without looking at other results.