Galatasaray kept their flawless Süper Lig record intact on September 26, 2025, defeating Corendon Alanyaspor 1-0.
The win, their seventh in seven games, set a club record with 15 consecutive league victories.
Key Goal
In the 22nd minute, Mauro Icardi scored the match’s only goal, finishing a smart pass from Wilfried Singo with a clever backheel. The strike gave the Lions a lead they held onto tightly.
Defensive Heroics
Both teams created chances in an intense game. Galatasaray’s goalkeeper Uğurcan Çakır shone, stopping Alanyaspor’s Ogundu twice in one-on-one battles and thwarting a late header from Mounie in stoppage time.
Osimhen’s Return
A major boost came with Victor Osimhen’s return from injury. The Nigerian striker, sidelined since a chin injury during Nigeria’s 1-0 win over Rwanda, entered in the 84th minute for Barış Alper Yılmaz.
Coach Okan Buruk had expressed confidence in Osimhen’s readiness for the upcoming Champions League match against Liverpool.
League Dominance
Galatasaray’s victory secured three points, keeping them atop the Süper Lig with a perfect 21 points from seven games. Alanyaspor’s late push couldn’t break their defense.
Looking Ahead
With Osimhen back and Icardi in form, Galatasaray is set for their midweek Champions League clash. Their unbeaten run signals strong momentum for 2025.
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