Toto Super League

Toto Super League leader Galatasaray travels to its closest rival in the standings, Başakşehir, on Nov. 18, hoping to end a losing streak against the city rival.

Two Turkish teams will be at home on Feb. 23, hoping to advance to the next round of the Europa League competition.

Spor Toto Super League leader Beşiktaş will play Israel's Hapoel Beer Sheva in Istanbul in the return leg following a 3-1 victory, while Osmanlıspor will play Greek side Olympiacos in Ankara following a goalless draw in the first leg.

Super Toto Super League leader Medipol Başakşehir, a giant killer turned title contender, is set to pay a crucial - if not historic - visit to Fenerbahçe on Jan. 22.

Başakşehir tops the standings with 39 points from 17 weeks so far and is the sole unbeaten team in the league. 

However, coach Abdullah Avcı still avoids speaking of a title challenge and remains cautious.

Super Toto Super League leader Medipol Başakşehir, a giant killer turned title contender, is set to pay a crucial - if not historic - visit to Fenerbahçe on Jan. 22.

Başakşehir tops the standings with 39 points from 17 weeks so far and is the sole unbeaten team in the league. 

However, coach Abdullah Avcı still avoids speaking of a title challenge and remains cautious.

Galatasaray faltered in its first game under new coach Mustafa Denizli on Nov. 29, being held to a 2-2 draw by Kas?mpa?a despite leading twice.

Spor Toto Super League leader Be?ikta? also dropped points on Nov. 29, losing 2-0 to high-flying Akhisar Belediye, while another title favorite, Fenerbahçe, was to play Trabzonspor in the week's final game late on Nov. 30.

Galatasaray is hoping to repeat its success in Portugal seven years ago by beating Benfica in a Champions League Group C match to keep its chances of advancing to the knock-out stage, while group leader Atletico Madrid will look to build on its 4-0 demolition of Astana last time outA first European win in nearly two years has revived Galatasaray's Champions League Group C challenge and ensures

Spor Toto Super League leader Galatasaray hosts Be?ikta? this weekend in a game that could see the Istanbul club take the last step toward the league title.

Fenerbahçe captain Emre Belözo?lu has been attacked by a group of Be?ikta? supporters on an interprovincial ferry.

Belözo?lu was heading to the Mudanya district of Bursa May 14 for an opening ceremony on the same ferry with Be?ikta? supporters who were bound for the Akhisar district of Manisa for the upcoming match.

Spor Toto Super League leader Galatasaray is eyeing an easy victory at home against Karabükspor this weekend to extend its stay atop the league standings.

Spor Toto Super League leader Be?ikta? will have a tough home game this weekend when it hosts fourth-placed Bursaspor.

The Istanbul club?s home performances this season have been worse than its away games, having suffered two of its three losses in home games, while its two draws so far were also at home.