Galatasaray defeated Hatayspor 2-1 in the opening match of the season.

In the opening match of the 2024-2025 season in the Trendyol Super League, Galatasaray faced Hatayspor. The yellow-reds won the first week match at RAMS Park with a score of 2-1.

HATAYSPOR SCORED THE FIRST GOAL OF THE MATCH AND THE SEASON

In the match, which ended 0-0 in the first half, Hatayspor scored the first goal of both the match and the season. In the 52nd minute, the ball, which was headed down from a goal kick, ended up with Rui Pedro. Rui Pedro passed the goalkeeper in a one-on-one position and fell to the ground. Joelson Fernandes, who came from behind, found the ball in front of him and sent it into the empty net. This goal was recorded as the first goal of the new season in the Super League.

ICARDI BROUGHT THE EQUALIZER

Galatasaray, who increased their pressure and searched for a goal after conceding, found the goal they were looking for in the 80th minute with their Argentine striker Mauro Icardi. Icardi took the penalty he won in the 79th minute. The experienced forward sent the ball into the net, bringing balance to the score.

BATSHUAYI SCORED IN THE 90TH MINUTE

Coming from behind with a 1-0 score, Galatasaray managed to take a 2-1 lead in the 90th minute with Michy Batshuayi's goal. Batshuayi, who rose well to the ball lifted from the corner kick by Lucas Torreira from the left diagonal, left goalkeeper Erce helpless. With no more goals in the remaining minutes, the match ended with a 2-1 victory for the yellow-reds, and Cimbom started the season with 3 points.