Ex-referees debate controversial penalty calls in Fenerbahçe's loss

Controversial refereeing decisions in Fenerbahçe's 2-1 defeat to Gençlerbirliği dominated discussion on the beIN Trio program, with former referees weighing in on key incidents. A pivotal moment occurred in the 48th minute when Mert Müldür was fouled inside the penalty area, a decision that drew widespread criticism for not resulting in a penalty.

Bülent Yıldırım described the challenge as "like taekwondo" and stated it was "undisputed, a clear penalty." Deniz Çoban agreed, calling the tackle an "uncontrolled behavior" and "not a move in football," deeming it an "undisputed penalty." Seçim Demirel also affirmed it was a penalty due to the "uncontrolled movement" and "foot swung at the knee," while Fırat Aydınus concluded that the "uncontrolled intervention" by the defender should have resulted in a penalty.

Another contentious incident involved a handball in the 70th minute when Anderson Talisca's shot struck a Gençlerbirliği player's hand. Seçim Demirel firmly believed this was a "clear penalty" as the player "doesn't spare his hand" and there was "contact with the hand." However, Deniz Çoban viewed it as a "half-and-half situation" falling within the referee's interpretation, noting the referee did not appear to see the incident clearly. Bülent Yıldırım felt the decision to play on was correct in the flow of the game, whereas Fırat Aydınus argued the hand was not in a natural position and it should have been a penalty.