Galatasaray stay top as Baris Yilmaz strikes early | OneFootball

Galatasaray beat Caykur Rizespor 3-0 in Rize to stay top of the Süper Lig with a composed away display.

Baris Yilmaz headed in from close range in the 19th minute after a fine cross from Noa Lang to set the tone for the leaders.

After the restart, Aslan doubled their advantage when Yunus Akgun glanced in at the back post from Yilmaz's delivery (62.).

Victor Osimhen then sealed it with a left-footed finish from inside the six-yard box (73.).

Ugurcan Cakir was sharp when called upon, making late stops to protect the clean sheet, while Gabriel Sara had earlier struck the bar for the visitors' midfield.

Aslan controlled long spells, recording 59.8% possession and 19 attempts. The hosts mustered 15 efforts and periods of pressure without reward.

Next, Aslan host Eyüpspor. Caykur Rizespor visit Gençlerbirliği.