08.02.2026 19:00
Galatasaray defeated Çaykur Rizespor 3-0 away in the 21st week of the Super League. The yellow-reds increased their points to 52 and maintained their leadership.
In the 21st week of the Trendyol Super League, Çaykur Rizespor faced Galatasaray. The match played at Çaykur Didi Stadium ended with a 3-0 victory for Galatasaray.
SARA'S SHOT HIT THE POST
Galatasaray came very close to scoring. In the 10th minute, Gabriel Sara's powerful shot from outside the penalty area hit the crossbar and went out.
BARIŞ ALPER OPENED THE SCORING
In the 19th minute, Galatasaray took the lead 1-0. In Lang's cross from the left diagonal, Barış Alper Yılmaz's header found the net to the right of goalkeeper Fofana.
NO PASSAGE FROM UĞURCAN
In the 21st minute, Laçi capitalized on Uğurcan Çakır's faulty pass and connected the ball with Sowe, who was at the edge of the penalty area. After Sowe passed Sanchez, his shot was deflected for a corner by goalkeeper Uğurcan Çakır.
THE DIFFERENCE IN RIZE INCREASED TO TWO
In the 62nd minute, the score became 2-0. After winning the ball with a press in the forward area, Barış Alper reached the ball opened to the right wing and made a cross towards the goal area. The ball, which passed Osimhen, was sent to the net by Yunus with a header as he jumped.
OSIMHEN ON STAGE
In the 73rd minute, the difference increased to three. Noa Lang cut inside from the left wing and passed the ball to Osimhen at the edge of the penalty area. Osimhen, trying to evade the defense, suddenly found the ball in front of him and dribbled past the goalkeeper to send the ball into the net from a tight angle.
GALATASARAY MAINTAINED ITS LEADERSHIP
No other goals were scored in the remaining part of the match, and Galatasaray won the contest. With this result, Galatasaray raised its points to 52 and continued its leadership. Çaykur Rizespor remained at 20 points. In the next match week of the league, Galatasaray will host Eyüpspor at home. Çaykur Rizespor will travel to face Gençlerbirliği.