Malian forward El Bilal Touré opens account as Beşiktaş edge Başakşehir 

Beşiktaş claimed a vital 2-1 victory over Başakşehir on Saturday in Istanbul, with summer recruit El Bilal Touré scoring his first goal for the club before Cengiz Ünder struck late to seal the win in the Turkish Süper Lig.

The visitors drew first blood when Eldor Shomurodov found the net, leaving the home crowd unsettled. Başakşehir appeared in control as Beşiktaş struggled to find a breakthrough.

However, the momentum shifted in the second half as the Black Eagles pressed forward in search of an equaliser.

Their persistence was rewarded in the 74th minute when Malian forward El Bilal Touré levelled the match.

The 23-year-old, featuring in only his second league game for Beşiktaş, unleashed a crisp strike that beat the goalkeeper and reignited the atmosphere inside the stadium.

It was a moment of relief for both player and supporters, with Touré opening his account in black and white.

As the match seemed destined to finish in a draw, another of Beşiktaş’s new arrivals delivered the decisive blow.

Deep into stoppage time, Cengiz Ünder struck to complete the turnaround, sending the Black Eagles’ fans into raptures and securing a hard-fought three points.

The win carries added importance given Beşiktaş’s uneven start to the season.

The Istanbul side now sit sixth in the table with six points, though crucially they have two games in hand.

Head coach Sergen Yalçın will take encouragement from the resilience shown by his players, particularly the impact of his summer signings.

Touré’s contribution was especially significant, not only because it marked his first goal but also because of the timing, as it shifted the momentum and paved the way for Ünder’s dramatic winner.

With both newcomers making decisive contributions, Beşiktaş supporters will be hopeful that the team can build momentum and climb higher in the standings.

Başakşehir, meanwhile, were left to rue missed opportunities after a promising start.

Shomurodov’s opener had put them on track for a notable away victory, but their inability to maintain composure under late pressure proved costly.

For Beşiktaş, the triumph serves as both a morale boost and a reminder of the squad’s depth.

As Yalçın prepares his team for upcoming fixtures, the Black Eagles will aim to transform this late drama into a consistent run of results.

Final Score: Beşiktaş 2–1 Başakşehir
Goals: Shomurodov (Başakşehir), Touré (Beşiktaş), Ünder (Beşiktaş)