Decisive figure powers Galatasaray with match-tilting display in Rize | OneFootball

Baris Yilmaz opened the scoring in the 19th minute with a close-range header, setting Galatasaray on their way to a 3-0 win at Caykur Rizespor. He supplied the second to tilt the contest their way.

The 25-year-old attacked Noa Lang's fizzed cross at the far post (19.), his movement into the six-yard box rewarding Aslan's early control.

After the restart he turned provider, angling a measured cross for Yunus Akgun to nod in (62.), his delivery arriving just as Caykur Rizespor's defence sagged under pressure.

He finished with two attempts, seven touches in the box and nine successful passes in the final third. He also won the ball twice in the attacking third, a snapshot of his work rate without possession.

With Galatasaray controlling 59.7% possession, his constant availability high up the pitch gave Aslan a reliable outlet to progress and maintain pressure.

Aslan remain top of the Süper Lig and host Eyüpspor next. Caykur Rizespor visit Gençlerbirliği.