A heated confrontation between Victor Osimhen and Emirhan Topçu stole the spotlight during the intense Süper Lig clash between Galatasaray and Beşiktaş, which ended 1–1 at RAMS Park.
The dramatic moment occurred around the 39th minute when Osimhen contested an aerial duel with Topçu and felt he was fouled.
As referee Yasin Kol waved play on, the Nigerian striker reacted angrily, confronting Topçu and appearing to grab him by the throat in a shocking flash of temper before teammates quickly intervened. Both players received yellow cards for their roles in the scuffle.
The incident immediately went viral, with fans and pundits flooding social media to debate the striker’s behavior. Many described Osimhen’s actions as “beyond the acceptable limit,” calling for further review by the Turkish Football Federation.
The fiery exchange added another layer of controversy to an already high-stakes derby that often teeters on the edge of chaos.
Though the game finished level, the Osimhen–Topçu clash has become the biggest talking point of the night, overshadowing the football itself and reigniting discussions about sportsmanship, discipline, and passion in one of Turkey’s fiercest rivalries.
