The Black Eagles Podcast

🎙️ The Black Eagles Podcast is BACK for 2026! Kaan Bayazit, Sinan Schwarting, and Kartal Ogur return from the holidays with a transfer-focused livestream diving straight into the biggest talking points surrounding Beşiktaş. ⚫⚪ In this episode, we break down the confirmed departures so far, with David Jurásek, Jonas Svensson, Mert Günok, and Gabriel Paulista all leaving the club. What do these ex...

Beşiktaş end 2025 with two important wins, closing the first half of the season on a positive note 🇹🇷🦅 The Black Eagles edged past Çaykur Rizespor 1–0 in their final Süper Lig fixture before the break. While not a spectacular performance, it was a valuable and necessary win that helped Beşiktaş reach 29 points from 17 matches at the halfway stage of the season. The bigger statement came in the Tu...

Beşiktaş were held to a dramatic 3–3 draw away to second-placed Trabzonspor in a thrilling Süper Lig clash that had everything: goals, VAR controversy, a red card, and late drama. The Black Eagles started the match in devastating fashion. Tammy Abraham opened the scoring in the 18th minute before Václav Černý doubled Beşiktaş’ lead just five minutes later — both goals assisted by El-Bilal Touré in...

Beşiktaş’ winless run at the Tüpraş Stadium continues… The Black Eagles drop more crucial points after a 2-2 draw against Burak Yılmaz’s Gaziantep Futbol Kulübü in the Süper Lig on Monday night. El-Bilal Touré and Tammy Abraham scored for Beşiktaş, while Bayo netted twice for Gaziantep. With Göztepe and Samsunspor both losing earlier in the weekend, this was a massive missed opportunity for Beşikt...

Beşiktaş leave Atatürk Olympic Stadium with a convincing 0-2 victory over bottom-of-the-table Fatih Karagümrük! ⚫⚪ Goals from Jota Silva and El-Bilal Touré sealed the three points — but could this scoreline have been even bigger? Captain Orkun Kökçü returned to the starting XI after suspension and immediately dictated the tempo. His early corner set up a huge chance for Jota Silva, but Ivo Grbić...

Beşiktaş drop more crucial points in the race for **European qualification**, drawing **1-1 against Thomas Reis’ Samsunspor**. In a must-win match for the Black Eagles to stay in the **Süper Lig Top 4 hunt**, the team once again failed to hold onto a lead. Cengiz Ünder opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 56th minute, but a costly backpass from the same player gifted Ndiaye the equalize...

Beşiktaş bounce back with a vital 3-1 away win over Antalyaspor, just one week after their derby disappointment against Fenerbahçe. Goals from Tammy Abraham, Tiago Djaló, and Jota Silva send the Black Eagles into the international break with momentum — but the on-pitch victory isn’t the biggest story this week. Instead, the headlines have been dominated by the growing crisis surrounding Rafa Silva...

Beşiktaş collapse at home after throwing away a 2-0 lead against Fenerbahçe in one of the wildest derbies of the season. El-Bilal Touré (5’) and Emirhan Topçu (22’) put the Black Eagles in control early, but a reckless red card from Orkun Kökçü in the 25th minute changed everything. Fenerbahçe capitalized — Marco Asensio equalized before halftime, and Jhon Durán punished a late mistake from Emirha...

Beşiktaş dropped two crucial points against their “black sheep” rivals Kasımpaşa, despite creating nearly 3.0 xG worth of chances in a frustrating 1-1 draw at the Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Stadium. ⚽ Match Summary: The Black Eagles started brightly as Václav Černý set up Cengiz Ünder for a fifth-minute opener. But the momentum shifted after Tammy Abraham’s weak penalty was saved by Gianniotis, who has...

Beşiktaş bounce back! ⚫⚪ In this live post-match analysis, Sinan Schwarting, Kaan Bayazit, and Kartal Ogur break down Sergen Yalçın’s Beşiktaş 2-0 win over Konyaspor — a gritty, hard-fought victory that may not have been pretty, but got the job done. Sergen made bold lineup calls after the disappointment against Gençlerbirliği, benching Mert Günök for Ersin Destanoğlu, giving 19-year-old Taylan...

Oh sh*t... here we go again! 😩 Beşiktaş suffer a shocking 1-2 defeat at home to cellar-dwellers Gençlerbirliği, who were winless on the road all season in the Süper Lig. After Cengiz Ünder opened the scoring on his first start for the Black Eagles (assisted by Rafa Silva), everything fell apart in just a few chaotic minutes. Between the 79th and 81st minutes, David Jurásek scored an unlucky own g...

The Istanbul Derby ended all square as Galatasaray 1-1 Beşiktaş — a result that leaves The Black Eagles frustrated after failing to capitalize on a man advantage for over an hour. In tonight’s livestream, Kartal Kaan and Sinan break down every key moment from the match at Rams Park: ⚽ Tammy Abraham’s 13th-minute opener gave Beşiktaş an early lead 🟥 Davinson Sánchez saw red after bringing down Ra...

Beşiktaş returned to Tüpraş Stadium with a crucial 3-1 victory over Kocaelispor in the Süper Lig. The Black Eagles started on fire, scoring twice inside the opening 10 minutes. Rafa Silva struck first after just 4 minutes, before Václav Černý capitalized on a goalkeeper error to double the lead and grab his first goal for Beşiktaş. Kocaelispor fought back early in the second half as former Beşikta...

Beşiktaş secure a dominant 4-0 away victory against Kayserispor in their rescheduled Süper Lig clash. Despite both teams missing several players due to registration rules, the Black Eagles showed their quality and composure on the road. ⭐ Match Recap: Rafa Silva scores his first career hat-trick (⚽⚽⚽) Tammy Abraham adds a crucial goal just before halftime Orkun Kökçü provides a superb assist o...

Beşiktaş’ newfound hope after the Başakşehir win quickly evaporated as they crashed to a heavy 3-0 defeat against Göztepe in İzmir. Despite missing Wilfred Ndidi and Orkun Kökçü in midfield, Beşiktaş should have shown more fight, but Sergen Yalçın’s side never got going against an effective counter-attacking plan. This marks Beşiktaş’ second away defeat of the 2025/26 Süper Lig season, following t...

Beşiktaş have secured Portuguese winger Jota Silva on a 1-year loan from Nottingham Forest for €2.5m, with an option to buy for €17m. We’re joined by Paul Taylor from The Athletic, who covers Nottingham Forest closely, to break down: Why it didn’t work out for Jota Silva at Forest What Beşiktaş fans can expect from their new signing His key strengths, weaknesses & playing style Whether this loan c...

A transformed Beşiktaş side, inspired by new arrivals Vaclav Černý, El-Bilal Touré, and Cengiz Ünder, came from behind to seal a dramatic home win against İstanbul Başakşehir in the Süper Lig. After Shomurodov put Başakşehir ahead in the 71st minute, the Black Eagles responded instantly: ⚽ El-Bilal Touré equalized with a superb finish after a brilliant backheel assist from Černý. ⚽ Cengiz Ünder...

Beşiktaş have wrapped up one of the most exciting transfer windows in recent memory — and we’re breaking it all down! ⚫⚪ From Tammy Abraham and Orkun Kökçü’s arrivals to the deadline day signing of Jota Silva, we evaluate all 12 new transfers: Tammy Abraham Cengiz Ünder Václav Černý Tiago Djaló Gökhan Sazdağı Jota Silva David Jurásek Wilfred Ndidi Orkun Kökçü Rıdvan Yılmaz Taylan Bulut El Bilal...

Beşiktaş have just signed Vaclav Černý, and The Black Eagles Podcast is here to break it all down! 🦅 Kaan Bayazit is joined by recurring guest Nadeem Raja, a passionate Rangers and Ankaragücü supporter, to give Beşiktaş fans the inside scoop on their new right winger. 👉 What type of player is Vaclav Černý? 👉 How did he perform at Rangers? 👉 Can he break down low blocks in the Süper Lig? 👉 Str...

Beşiktaş suffered their first defeat of the Süper Lig season as they crashed 2-0 away to Alanyaspor. Sergen Yalçın’s return to the dugout, following Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s dismissal on Thursday, ended in disappointment for the Black Eagles. Tiago Djaló conceded a penalty in stoppage time of the first half, putting Alanyaspor 1-0 ahead. In the second half, former Beşiktaş player Güven Yalçın double...

Beşiktaş were held to a 1-1 draw away against Lausanne-Sport in Switzerland in the first leg of the UEFA Conference League play-off. The Black Eagles took the lead just before halftime when Milot Rashica scored in the 45th minute, but Lausanne equalized late in the 83rd minute through Okoh from a corner. Defensive set-piece struggles continue to haunt Beşiktaş, with similar goals conceded recently...

Beşiktaş secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Eyüpspor in their 2025/26 Süper Lig season opener at Tüpraş Stadium, thanks to a last-gasp winner from Rafa Silva in the 96th minute. The Black Eagles took the lead early when Tammy Abraham converted a penalty after Orkun Kökçü was fouled inside the box. But Eyüpspor hit back through Mame Thiam, leveling the score from a corner in the 30th minute. Despi...

In this episode of The Black Eagles Podcast, we preview Beşiktaş’ crucial UEFA Conference League play-off tie against Swiss side Lausanne-Sport. We are joined by Swiss sports journalist and Lausanne native Robin Carrel (@robincarrel on X/Twitter), who shares his unique insights on Beşiktaş’ upcoming opponents. Robin breaks down Lausanne-Sport’s squad, their key players, and what fans can expect fr...

Beşiktaş have landed a huge signing — Wilfred Ndidi from Leicester City — but what can fans really expect from the Nigerian midfield "Destroyer"? 🇳🇬⚽ In this episode of The Black Eagles Podcast, Kaan Bayazit is joined by BBC Leicester’s Owynn Palmer-Atkin to give you the most in-depth breakdown of Beşiktaş’ new number 6. Owynn shares his expert insights on: 🔍 What makes Wilfred Ndidi stand out a...

Beşiktaş staged a thrilling comeback at Tüpraş Stadium, overturning a shock 0–2 first-half deficit to beat St. Patrick’s Athletic 3–2 (7–3 on aggregate) in the UEFA Europa Conference League qualifiers. The visitors stunned the home crowd with a 3rd-minute VAR-awarded penalty converted by Carty, and McLaughlin doubled the lead in the 34th minute. But the Black Eagles responded with goals from Demir...