Galatasaray pull clear after the restart to stay top | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Galatasaray beat Fatih Karagümrük 3-1 in the Süper Lig at the Atatürk Olimpiyat Stadı. In the first minute Gabriel Sara finished from the centre of the box after Ilkay Gündoğan's pass to give the visitors an ideal start. Baris Kalaycı levelled for Fatih from a set piece (27.), before Aslan seized control after the restart as Sara's glancing header restored the lead (51.) and Victor Osimhen added a third from close range (55.). Aslan dominated possession at 64.1% and completed 90.4% of 617 passes, keeping the game largely in the home half. Aslan visit Manchester City in the Champions League next, while Fatih go to Göztepe in the league.

Player of the Match: Gabriel Sara dictated the game with a brace and 58 accurate passes from 67, plus 25 successful final third passes to keep Aslan on the front foot.

Stat of the Match: Aslan completed 90.4% of 617 passes, a control platform that underpinned their second half surge.

Three Things We Learned: Ilkay Gündoğan provided two assists, supplying the early opener and the cross for Osimhen. Fatih were caught offside seven times, repeatedly stalling promising attacks. Aslan produced 11 attempts with 10 from inside the box, reflecting sustained territorial pressure.