Çaykur Rizespor and Alanyaspor shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw in the Turkish Super League on January 25, 2026, at the Çaykur Didi Stadium. The evenly matched contest saw both teams trade goals in the second half, with the points split leaving each side with a result that reflected the balance of play over the ninety minutes. The first half was a cagey affair with few clear chances, but the game sprang to life after the break. Alanyaspor struck first, capitalizing on a defensive lapse to take the lead against the run of play. Rizespor responded with increased urgency and found their equalizer through a powerful header from a corner kick with about twenty minutes remaining. Both teams pushed for a winner in the closing stages, with the home side hitting the post and the visitors forcing a crucial save in stoppage time. The key focus point was a controversial non-call for a potential penalty for Rizespor late in the game, which left the home fans and players incensed. The draw meant Rizespor maintained a mid-table position, while Alanyaspor gained a useful point in their own quest for stability. The Rizespor manager felt his team deserved more from the game, pointing to the late penalty incident, while the Alanyaspor boss was content with a hard-earned point away from home.