Fenerbahçe Beko Defend Turkish Cup Title with Narrow Victory Over Beşiktaş

Fenerbahçe Beko secured their 8th Turkish Presidential Cup title with a hard-fought 85-83 victory over Beşiktaş GAİN on September 25, 2025, at the Sinan Erdem Sports Hall Fanatik.

A Championship Double for Fenerbahçe Beko

This win comes after Fenerbahçe Beko’s successful 2024-2025 season, where they claimed both the Turkish Insurance Basketball Super League championship and the ING Turkey Cup Fanatik. Beşiktaş GAİN, as the runner-up in both of those competitions, presented a strong challenge in the Presidential Cup final.

Game Highlights

Fenerbahçe Beko started strong, opening with a 5-0 run and quickly building a double-digit lead, reaching 14-4 early in the first quarter. Beşiktaş responded with a three-pointer, narrowing the gap to 14-7. Fenerbahçe finished the first period leading 25-13.

In the second quarter, Fenerbahçe extended their lead with a barrage of three-pointers from Baldwin, Jantunen, and Onuralp Bitim, pushing the score to 40-16. Beşiktaş GAİN then mounted a 10-0 run to reduce the deficit to 40-26.

Rematch in the Turkish Cup Final

This match between Fenerbahçe Beko and Beşiktaş GAİN marks the second consecutive season the two teams have faced each other in a Turkish Cup final EuroLeague. Fenerbahçe previously defeated Turk Telekom Ankara 86-78 to advance to the final EuroLeague.

Rivalry Continues

The Fenerbahçe vs. Beşiktaş rivalry, dating back to November 28, 1924, continues with this latest encounter, marking the 363rd match between the two clubs Turkey Today.