Ghanaian midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng says playing behind closed doors was different as Beşiktaş were held to goalless draw in the Istanbul Derby due to the rapid spread of the coronavirus.
The game was played without fans after more than 100 countries in Europe being the hardest hit after China.
The outbreak has led to the suspensions of the majority of the European football leagues, with Turkey and a few others active this weekend, but without the presence of the fans.
"Football without you guys (fans) is not football, but more importantly is that everybody stays safe!!," Boateng posted on twitter.
"Behind closed doors it was a different derby, but we played with pride and strength."
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The result leaves Besiktas on 5th on the league table with 44 points after 26 matches played thus far.
Beşiktaş will welcome Antalyaspor to the Vodafone Park on March 21 in match week 27 of the Super Lig.