Galatasaray claimed their seventh straight victory in the Süper Lig with a 0-1 win over Alanyaspor in a tense clash at the Alanya Oba Stadium. The star of the night was Mauro Icardi, whose brilliant backheel finish secured all three points for Okan Buruk’s side, who made history by recording the best league start in the club’s history.

Icardi makes the difference with a piece of art

The match began with chances for both sides. Alanyaspor showed ambition early on, with efforts from Maestro and Ogundu forcing inspired saves from Uğurcan Çakır in the Galatasaray goal. However, individual quality ended up tipping the balance.

In the 23rd minute, after a great move down the right wing by Wilfried Singo, the ball reached the box and Mauro Icardi, with his back to goal, stunned everyone with a backheel strike that found the net. The wonder goal silenced the stadium and gave the visitors the lead, from which they controlled the tempo of the match more effectively.

Historic record and eyes on the derby

With this win, Galatasaray reached 21 points from seven games, setting a historic record by starting a season with seven consecutive victories. The team remain leaders of the Süper Lig, showing strength in both attack and defense.

Goalkeeper Uğurcan Çakır was also crucial, making several key saves, especially in the closing stages when Mounie and Ruan Pereira Duarte came close to leveling for the home side.

The next challenge for the Istanbul giants will be none other than the derby against Beşiktaş, a match that promises to be decisive in cementing their dominance in the league. Meanwhile, Alanyaspor, stuck on nine points and empty-handed after a hard-fought game, will visit Gençlerbirliği looking to bounce back.