In a thrilling match, Göztepe, led by Stanimir Stoilov, secured a crucial victory over Gaziantep with a 2:1 win in the penultimate round of the Turkish Süper Lig. This victory keeps Göztepe's European dreams alive. Although Göztepe cannot overtake Beşiktaş from the fourth position, which grants access to the Conference League, they still have a chance to secure a European spot. Trabzonspor, having already secured third place and a spot in the Europa League qualifiers, faces Gençlerbirliği in the Turkish Cup final. If Trabzonspor wins the cup on May 13, then Mery and his team will have a significant chance to compete in European competitions during the 2026/2027 season.

In the final match of the season on May 17, Göztepe will face Samsunspor. A win is crucial for Göztepe to secure their European spot, as Istanbul Başakşehir, their closest rival, also won their match against Samsunspor with a 3:0 victory. The gap between the two teams is just one point ahead of the final round.

Stanimir Stoilov celebrated his 100th match as Göztepe's manager with this victory, having lifted the team from the Turkish second division to the Süper Lig in just over two years. He is now on the brink of qualifying the team for European competitions.

Meanwhile, Galatasaray secured their fourth consecutive Süper Lig title with a 4:2 win over Antalyaspor in the penultimate round. Despite facing difficulties, including a surprising 1:4 loss to Samsunspor a week prior, Galatasaray managed to secure the title. Their main rival, Fenerbahçe, had a minimal 1:0 win against Konay. This victory solidified Galatasaray's position, as they now have a four-point lead over Fenerbahçe with only one round left.

If Göztepe and Trabzonspor both perform well in their remaining matches, they could secure spots in European competitions. Will the dream of European football continue for these teams, or will their rivals steal the spotlight?