ISTANBUL, Turkey – Beşiktaş faced RAMS Başakşehir in a crucial match on April 12, 2025, at 19:00, looking to bounce back after recent struggles in the Trendyol Süper Lig. Referee Cihan Aydın officiated the match at Tüpraş Stadyumu.
The match began with excitement, but Beşiktaş suffered an early setback when Ernest Muçi was injured in the 26th minute and had to be substituted by Joao Mario.
Beşiktaş players Necip Uysal, Emirhan Topçu, Zaynutdinov, Uduokhai, and Ricardo were sidelined due to injuries, while Tayyip Talha Sanuç and Semih Kılıçsoy were unavailable due to red card suspensions. In addition, four players, including Mert Günok, Ersin Destanoğlu, Masuaku, and Immobile were one yellow card away from suspension.
As the first half concluded with the score tied at 0-0, both teams were engaged in a tactical battle, with Beşiktaş eager to recover from their recent draw against Kasımpaşa, while Başakşehir looked to maintain their winning streak.
In the second half, Beşiktaş made another substitution as Onur replaced Salih. However, Başakşehir broke the deadlock in the 62nd minute through a goal from Yusuf Sarı, taking a 1-0 lead.
Not giving up, Beşiktaş intensified their attack, but a goal from Piatek was ruled out due to a foul moments later. In a twist, Yusuf Sarı scored again from a free kick in the 76th minute, bringing the score to 2-0 for Başakşehir.
Coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer adjusted his lineup considerably, making three changes from their last game. Salih Uçan, Milot Rashica, and Mustafa Hekimoğlu stepped in, with Solskjaer placing Oxlade-Chamberlain at right back due to limited options in defense.
In a notable moment, young forward Mustafa Hekimoğlu made his debut in the starting eleven for the first time this season, after showcasing promising performances in earlier cup matches.
In the context of this challenging match, Beşiktaş aimed for victory to keep their hopes alive for European competition qualification, facing a tough test against a well-organized Başakşehir side.
