Osimhen strikes as Galatasaray hold firm with ten to stay top | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Beşiktaş lost 1-0 at home to Galatasaray in the Süper Lig derby. Victor Osimhen headed in from close range for Aslan in the 39th minute. The game tilted when Leroy Sané's caution was upgraded after a VAR review and he was sent off (62.). Kara Kartal dominated with 24 attempts and 60.0% possession, but could not find a way through. Aslan stay top on 61 points and host Liverpool in the Champions League next, while Kara Kartal visit Gençlerbirliği.

Player of the Match: Ugurcan Cakir kept a superb clean sheet with seven saves and two punches, repeatedly repelling Kara Kartal's pressure after the break.

Stat of the Match: Orkun Kökçü made four key passes and registered five attempts, driving Kara Kartal's best openings.

Three Things We Learned: Kara Kartal produced 24 shots and 60.0% possession yet lacked the finish to beat Cakir. Aslan's back line stood up to sustained pressure, making 31 clearances to protect the lead. Aslan played the last half hour with ten men after Leroy Sané's dismissal following a VAR review, and still saw the result out.