After Riyad Mahrez who won the English championship a few days ago, another Algerian international playing in Europe was crowned champion of the 2020/2021 season with his club. This is Rachid Ghezzal who, in fact, won the title of Turkish champion on Saturday, May 15, with Besiktas in Istanbul.
Suspense until the end in the Turkish championship. It was indeed necessary to wait until the very last day to know the champion of the 2020/2021 season. Three teams could be sacred namely Galatasaray, Fenerbahce and Besiktas JK.
In the end, it was the Black Eagles who won it at the end of the final round played on Saturday 15 May. Traveling to Göztepe, Besiktas had to win to avoid any unpleasant surprises. The Algerian international club trembled but managed to do the job, thanks in particular to Rachid Ghezzal who scored the winning goal, transforming a penalty in the second half (69 ′).
Rachid Ghezzal, the providential man
This is not the first time that the Algerian winger has saved his family during this season. For more than one, Rachid Ghezzal was instrumental in the consecration of Besiktas. The providential man is involved in 25 goals for his team this season, scoring 8 goals and delivering 17 assists. No player has done better in this competition from Turkey .
However, the Algerian striker started almost from nothing. Arrived on loan from Leicester City, the Algerian has managed to be reborn , to the great happiness of the leaders and supporters of the Istanbul club who dream, moreover, of keeping him next season.
It should be noted that this title of champion is the 16th of its kind for the formation of Bestiktas of Istanbul. The last championship won by the club dates back to the 2016/2017 season. It must be said that during the financial year which has just ended, the striker of the Algeria team and his family have achieved a real champion’s course . They have also led the boat from the first days of the championship. In short, this consecration is a fair reward for Rachid Ghezzal and his team.