Galatasaray Remain Firm Süper Lig Leaders After Kasimpasa Rout
Ahead of the end-of-year break in Turkish football, Okan Buruk’s Galatasaray continue to set the pace in the Süper Lig, refusing to slow down in their title battle with Fenerbahçe
The race between Galatasaray and Fenerbahçe for the top spot remains intense. On Matchday 17, just before the December pause, Buruk’s side comfortably defeated Kasimpasa, a team enduring a forgettable season and currently sitting near the bottom of the table
Mauro Icardi Makes History with Galatasaray
Turkey’s league leaders had little trouble asserting control, opening the scoring in the 10th minute when Yunus Akgün found the net. While the early goal brought calm, Galatasaray continued to dominate the match, even if clear-cut chances were initially hard to come by.
Kasimpasa attempted to respond, but struggled to create meaningful opportunities against a superior opponent. Galatasaray remained dangerous, both in open play and from set pieces, exposing the visitors’ defensive fragility.
The second goal arrived late in the game, when intense pressing forced a defensive error that allowed Gabriel Sara to finish clinically in the 80th minute.
As the match drew to a close, Mauro Icardi made his presence felt inside the box and sealed the result. With that strike, the Argentine reached 60 goals in 81 appearances for Galatasaray, making him the club’s all-time leading foreign goalscorer.
When Will Galatasaray Play Again?
Galatasaray, who lead the Süper Lig with 42 points, three clear of Fenerbahçe, will return to action in January 2026.
On January 5, they face Trabzonspor in the Turkish Super Cup semifinals, followed by a matchup against Fethiyespor from the second division
