Besiktas climbs to the top of the Italian Super Lig with momentum

In the heat of Istanbul, Vincenzo Italiano's Beşiktaş closed the fifth round of the Süper Lig with a clear 3-0 victory over Erzurumspor, securing their fourth win in the first five rounds and taking the team to first place with 12 points, two above Galatasaray.

Three goals for the win

The white and blacks unlocked the score with Topçu, before the double sealed by Leandro Trossard; an own goal by the visitors finally settled the score. The team played without striker Vlahovic, suspended for the match. Be.

With 12 points, Beşiktaş is temporarily first in the table, two points ahead of Galatasaray.

The initial assessment confirms the team's growth after the change of technical leadership, with a solid performance from the first round.

Despite the lead, Italian coach Vincenzo Italiano recalls the only defeat suffered against Alanyaspor, stating: “The loss against Alanyaspor stays in my mind. But we improve every day, both defensively and offensively. Facing teams with different defensive systems we are growing. We must keep working even more.”

He also remembers the “crazy” derby against Fenerbahçe a week ago, which left a mark on the team.

The result strengthens the squad’s confidence for the upcoming challenges.