Ziraat Bankkart took the lead in the final series against Galatasaray in the Turkish Efeler League

Galatasaray HDI Insurance lost the first match of the final playoff series in the Turkish Volleyball Efeler League against Ziraat Bankkart. The match was played on April 23, 2025, at the "TVF Ziraat Bankkart Volleyball Hall" in Ankara and ended with a clean 3-0 victory for the hosts (25-19, 25-21, 26-24).

With this success, Ziraat Bankkart took a 1-0 lead in the final series.

Galatasaray started the match with a lineup including Arslan, Bulgarian international Martin Atanasov, Doukan, Jean Patry, Zaytsev, Ahmet, supported by liberos Hasan and Caner.

Despite the loss, the most effective player for the "Lions" was French opposite Jean Patry with 16 points. Bulgarian outside hitter Martin Atanasov contributed 9 points (1 block), 33% attack efficiency, and 47% positive reception.

The second match of the final series, which Galatasaray will host, is scheduled for Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 18:00.